Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Specialist Screening Practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to implement the national initiative of age reduction in Bowel Cancer Screening. The age range will be reducing to 50 years of age. Lynch syndrome surveillance will also soon become part of the Bowel Cancer Screening service. Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic syndrome which increases a patient's lifetime risk of developing various cancers, including bowel cancer. The post involves providing high quality and seamless patient care for the North of Tyne population, who are being screened for bowel cancer. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following a probation period and will be responsible for the delivery of care to service users across multiple sites of both trusts. The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle with an additional office at North Tyneside General Hospital. Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will require excellent communication and holistic assessment skills, as well as a keen interest in endoscopy, polyp management, and general cancer care. Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal, or cancer nursing would be advantageous but not essential, as would familiarity with health promotion practice and the running of nurse-led clinics. To ensure a patient-centred service is offered, the ability to work across sites and on some evenings and Saturdays is also crucial. Therefore, a valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work is essential. The successful applicant will be expected to complete the Screening Practitioner's course at Liverpool John Moore's University within the first 12 months of coming into post - this is a mandatory requirement for the role and includes a residential element. Candidates will be committed to continuous professional development, possess excellent communication, organisational, and managerial skills, and the passion to deliver to the highest standard. Job responsibilities
To provide a screening service for patients participating in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme North of Tyne. Assess patients prior to commencing colorectal investigations. Act as patient advocate supporting them to navigate clinical pathways for colorectal cancer conditions. Work collaboratively with the Screening Programme Hub providing the link with the acute services. Co-ordinate health promotion activities with local providers to facilitate awareness and access. Person Specification
Qualifications
1st Level live NMC Registered Nurse Registered Mentor Diploma/Degree Health Related PP126/127 D32/33 or equivalent Experience in specialty 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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We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Specialist Screening Practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to implement the national initiative of age reduction in Bowel Cancer Screening. The age range will be reducing to 50 years of age. Lynch syndrome surveillance will also soon become part of the Bowel Cancer Screening service. Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic syndrome which increases a patient's lifetime risk of developing various cancers, including bowel cancer. The post involves providing high quality and seamless patient care for the North of Tyne population, who are being screened for bowel cancer. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following a probation period and will be responsible for the delivery of care to service users across multiple sites of both trusts. The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle with an additional office at North Tyneside General Hospital. Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will require excellent communication and holistic assessment skills, as well as a keen interest in endoscopy, polyp management, and general cancer care. Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal, or cancer nursing would be advantageous but not essential, as would familiarity with health promotion practice and the running of nurse-led clinics. To ensure a patient-centred service is offered, the ability to work across sites and on some evenings and Saturdays is also crucial. Therefore, a valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work is essential. The successful applicant will be expected to complete the Screening Practitioner's course at Liverpool John Moore's University within the first 12 months of coming into post - this is a mandatory requirement for the role and includes a residential element. Candidates will be committed to continuous professional development, possess excellent communication, organisational, and managerial skills, and the passion to deliver to the highest standard. Job responsibilities
To provide a screening service for patients participating in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme North of Tyne. Assess patients prior to commencing colorectal investigations. Act as patient advocate supporting them to navigate clinical pathways for colorectal cancer conditions. Work collaboratively with the Screening Programme Hub providing the link with the acute services. Co-ordinate health promotion activities with local providers to facilitate awareness and access. Person Specification
Qualifications
1st Level live NMC Registered Nurse Registered Mentor Diploma/Degree Health Related PP126/127 D32/33 or equivalent Experience in specialty 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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