Job summary
Due to the introduction of FIT@80 within the Bowel Cancer
Screening Service we are looking to recruit 2 specialist screening practitioners
to join the existing team at Bishop Auckland Hospital. The post holders will provide the highest
standard of care and support for patients participating in the national Bowel
Cancer Screening Programme. The post is varied and includes providing clinics
led by the practitioners for individuals who have had a positive FIT as part of
the programme, attending colonoscopy lists, managing surveillance following the
introduction of new guidance in 2019, providing histology and radiology results
including cancer diagnosis. Post holders will have responsibility for
assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening
pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of highly motivated,
professional staff who take pride in providing excellent services for our
patients. The post will be based at
Bishop Auckland Hospital, but you may be expected to travel across the three
main trust sites.
Main duties of the job
The ability to be flexible and organised in the workplace
with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required
to maintain and develop relationships with a wide range of internal and
external contacts.
You will be supported by induction training and ongoing
development. You will have regular supervision, and an annual appraisal with
learning opportunities.
The successful applicant will be expected to complete the
Liverpool John Moore's Screening Practitioner's course within the first 12
months of coming into post - this is a mandatory requirement for the role and
includes a residential element.
The hours of work are 37.5 per week and include
evening and weekend working
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the referred participants
named contact and support.
Act as an advocate and put forward
views and wishes on behalf of the referred participant.
Assist the Clinical Director,
where appropriate, with operational and strategic development of the BCSP
Screening Centre.
Provide counselling and support to
participants diagnosis with benign and malignant colorectal disease, ensuring
referral to appropriate specialist teams.
Present patients whom have cancers
or malignant polyps detected and confirmed as a result of the screening
examination at their local Colorectal MDT, referring them over for continuing
specialist care.
Ensures the participant and
screening centre are informed of their referral to the Colorectal Team and
their new point of contact.
Develops and maintains
collaborative working with the Colorectal Cancer MDT.
Provides information in a variety
of forms and media to facilitate understanding and questions, which enable
individuals to participate in the BCSP and make informed decisions about
screening options, care and treatment.
Provides support in collaboration
with the wider public health and promotion teams to maximise participation in
the Bowel Screening Programme.
Provide nurse-led clinics to
enable participants to make informed decisions about undertaking the screening
examination (colonoscopy or alternative).
Through nurse-led clinics assess
the participant's suitability, acceptability and fitness for the screening
examination, requesting alternative screening examinations based upon the above
and the participant's informed choice.
Ensure timely access to the
screening examination with timely reporting of findings to the participant.
Utilising knowledge and skills and
through nurse-led clinics and individual contact, make informed judgements and
plan further care and follow up based upon the outcomes of the screening
examination.
Ensure further screening,
surveillance and/or treatment is implemented within agreed pathways, referring
to other specialist nurses and services as appropriate, and that accurate and
contemporaneous records are made of same.
Participates in quality assurance
measures towards the provision of a high quality screening service and is
involved (via clinical governance frameworks) with strategies to develop
quality assurance standards and management.
Participates within audit and
research to provide an evidence-based practice base.
Assist with national, regional and
local clinical trials and research as part of the work of the BCSP.
Initiates, completes and maintains
accurate and timely records of care provided.
Promotes sharing of skills,
knowledge and experience throughout the BCSP screening centre and hub through
formal and informal networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the referred participants
named contact and support.
Act as an advocate and put forward
views and wishes on behalf of the referred participant.
Assist the Clinical Director,
where appropriate, with operational and strategic development of the BCSP
Screening Centre.
Provide counselling and support to
participants diagnosis with benign and malignant colorectal disease, ensuring
referral to appropriate specialist teams.
Present patients whom have cancers
or malignant polyps detected and confirmed as a result of the screening
examination at their local Colorectal MDT, referring them over for continuing
specialist care.
Ensures the participant and
screening centre are informed of their referral to the Colorectal Team and
their new point of contact.
Develops and maintains
collaborative working with the Colorectal Cancer MDT.
Provides information in a variety
of forms and media to facilitate understanding and questions, which enable
individuals to participate in the BCSP and make informed decisions about
screening options, care and treatment.
Provides support in collaboration
with the wider public health and promotion teams to maximise participation in
the Bowel Screening Programme.
Provide nurse-led clinics to
enable participants to make informed decisions about undertaking the screening
examination (colonoscopy or alternative).
Through nurse-led clinics assess
the participant's suitability, acceptability and fitness for the screening
examination, requesting alternative screening examinations based upon the above
and the participant's informed choice.
Ensure timely access to the
screening examination with timely reporting of findings to the participant.
Utilising knowledge and skills and
through nurse-led clinics and individual contact, make informed judgements and
plan further care and follow up based upon the outcomes of the screening
examination.
Ensure further screening,
surveillance and/or treatment is implemented within agreed pathways, referring
to other specialist nurses and services as appropriate, and that accurate and
contemporaneous records are made of same.
Participates in quality assurance
measures towards the provision of a high quality screening service and is
involved (via clinical governance frameworks) with strategies to develop
quality assurance standards and management.
Participates within audit and
research to provide an evidence-based practice base.
Assist with national, regional and
local clinical trials and research as part of the work of the BCSP.
Initiates, completes and maintains
accurate and timely records of care provided.
Promotes sharing of skills,
knowledge and experience throughout the BCSP screening centre and hub through
formal and informal networks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable qulification/combination of qualifications.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
- Evidence of IT experience, significant experience on Mircrosoft Office.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of IT related qulification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A motivated and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to use computer software to develop and create reports, databases and spreadsheets.
- Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Able to follow trust polices and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Endoscopy is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years experience as a qualified nurse.
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working.
- Evidence of having been responsible for day to day supervision or coordination of staff in a clinical setting.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care including evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research.
Desirable
- Existing SSP qualification from Liverpool John Moore's University.
- Advanced Practitioner Degree in associated speciality such as GI pathology or Health Promotion or Pre-assessment.
- Evidence fo participation in quality assurance, audit and research.
- Evidence of having worked with patients from at least on of the following groups: general surgery or cancer is desirable.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Car driver/owner and hold a UK driving licence in order to meet service needs.
- Travel as needed across County Durham and Darlington.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance,
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable qulification/combination of qualifications.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
- Evidence of IT experience, significant experience on Mircrosoft Office.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of IT related qulification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A motivated and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to use computer software to develop and create reports, databases and spreadsheets.
- Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Able to follow trust polices and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Endoscopy is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years experience as a qualified nurse.
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working.
- Evidence of having been responsible for day to day supervision or coordination of staff in a clinical setting.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care including evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research.
Desirable
- Existing SSP qualification from Liverpool John Moore's University.
- Advanced Practitioner Degree in associated speciality such as GI pathology or Health Promotion or Pre-assessment.
- Evidence fo participation in quality assurance, audit and research.
- Evidence of having worked with patients from at least on of the following groups: general surgery or cancer is desirable.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Car driver/owner and hold a UK driving licence in order to meet service needs.
- Travel as needed across County Durham and Darlington.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance,
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
