Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment to the role of Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) within the Cheshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre based at Leighton Hospital. Although the programme offices are based at Leighton hospital the clinical team cover the whole of Cheshire and as such we would welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals located in West and East Cheshire as well as those local to Leighton. We are a busy service and we have recently expanded the screening age to include all 50-60 year olds. As such the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team. They will also be required to be able to work flexibly with potential for evening and weekend shifts as the service expands. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the English National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (level 1) or Allied Healthcare Professional with a qualification in a patient facing profession (e.g. Radiographer, Operating Department Practitioner, Paramedic or similar), with or working towards a health related degree or with an equivalent level of experience. They must have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, and have good IT and team working skills. The post is varied and includes providing both face-to-face and telephone clinics led by the SSP for individuals who have tested positive for Faecal Occult Blood, attending endoscopy at units across Cheshire for colonoscopy lists and providing results including cancer diagnosis. The post holder will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway, managing their own patient case load and auditing practice. Travelling between hospital and clinic settings forms an integral part of the role. Job responsibilities
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience and professional development. Previous experience of working in assessment clinics, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or endoscopy is an advantage and experience in screening or health promotion is desirable but not essential. Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the Lead/Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner's and Clinical Nurse Manager. In order to remain in post the successful applicant will be required to attend and complete the Specialist Screening Practitioner module at Liverpool John Moores University which is accredited by the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and successfully complete the Bowel Cancer Screening IT module. Both of these courses may require a residential stay and can be held at locations around the country. In the current climate however they may be delivered virtually. The successful applicant will also be required to sign a learning contract which commits them to staying with the trust for 12 months after course completion in order for the learning to be funded. Person Specification
Skills, knowledge, values and behaviours
Display trust values and behaviours as per job description Ability to work evening shift Ability to work across sites Evidence of participation in conducting audits Aware of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and current events relating to cancer services Experience
Examples of effective team working Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings Ability to present factual information and deal with questions Importance of quality of care and changes in practice Evidence of management and leadership skills Research and audit skills Ability to contribute to policy development Evidence of ability to prioritize own workload and work independently Patient examination and history taking Basic counselling skills Experience in patient examination Experience in patient history taking Qualifications
Clinical expertise across a range of specialties Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Evidence of continued learning Commitment to undertake and achieve mandatory certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening, which is essential to continued employment in role Commitment to undertake additional mandatory courses Experience in Endoscopy or Pre-operative assessment Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Additional qualifications in a relevant area (e.g. advanced communication, BCSS training) 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.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment to the role of Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) within the Cheshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre based at Leighton Hospital. Although the programme offices are based at Leighton hospital the clinical team cover the whole of Cheshire and as such we would welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals located in West and East Cheshire as well as those local to Leighton. We are a busy service and we have recently expanded the screening age to include all 50-60 year olds. As such the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team. They will also be required to be able to work flexibly with potential for evening and weekend shifts as the service expands. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the English National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (level 1) or Allied Healthcare Professional with a qualification in a patient facing profession (e.g. Radiographer, Operating Department Practitioner, Paramedic or similar), with or working towards a health related degree or with an equivalent level of experience. They must have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, and have good IT and team working skills. The post is varied and includes providing both face-to-face and telephone clinics led by the SSP for individuals who have tested positive for Faecal Occult Blood, attending endoscopy at units across Cheshire for colonoscopy lists and providing results including cancer diagnosis. The post holder will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway, managing their own patient case load and auditing practice. Travelling between hospital and clinic settings forms an integral part of the role. Job responsibilities
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience and professional development. Previous experience of working in assessment clinics, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or endoscopy is an advantage and experience in screening or health promotion is desirable but not essential. Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the Lead/Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner's and Clinical Nurse Manager. In order to remain in post the successful applicant will be required to attend and complete the Specialist Screening Practitioner module at Liverpool John Moores University which is accredited by the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and successfully complete the Bowel Cancer Screening IT module. Both of these courses may require a residential stay and can be held at locations around the country. In the current climate however they may be delivered virtually. The successful applicant will also be required to sign a learning contract which commits them to staying with the trust for 12 months after course completion in order for the learning to be funded. Person Specification
Skills, knowledge, values and behaviours
Display trust values and behaviours as per job description Ability to work evening shift Ability to work across sites Evidence of participation in conducting audits Aware of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and current events relating to cancer services Experience
Examples of effective team working Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings Ability to present factual information and deal with questions Importance of quality of care and changes in practice Evidence of management and leadership skills Research and audit skills Ability to contribute to policy development Evidence of ability to prioritize own workload and work independently Patient examination and history taking Basic counselling skills Experience in patient examination Experience in patient history taking Qualifications
Clinical expertise across a range of specialties Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Evidence of continued learning Commitment to undertake and achieve mandatory certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening, which is essential to continued employment in role Commitment to undertake additional mandatory courses Experience in Endoscopy or Pre-operative assessment Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Additional qualifications in a relevant area (e.g. advanced communication, BCSS training) 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.
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