To support the Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner in delivering the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme across the South of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre (South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT, and Gateshead NHS Foundation Trusts) as part of a Screening specialist practitioner team.
Main duties of the job
* Work collaboratively with the Hub.
* Coordinate and provide care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals, arising as a consequence of the Screening Programme.
* Act as the patient's advocate, supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening programme.
* Assist the Health Improvement Practitioner in the coordination of health promotion activities with local health promotion services to improve access to screening across all sections of the population.
Job responsibilities
* Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme.
* Undertake 3 days residential training course for BCSS.
* Work in a capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP.
* Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical and administrative activities.
* Manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions.
* Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation.
* Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme.
* Take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment.
* Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques.
* Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists.
* Use initiative to maintain workflow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise.
* Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations.
* Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy.
* Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to the pathology department.
* Ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation.
* Work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway.
* Audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards.
* Provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions.
* Adhere to the code of practice for safe administration of medicines.
* Restock bowel preparation supplies from pharmacy, ensuring rotation of stock including monitoring of expiry dates.
* Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner.
* Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room.
* Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages.
* Work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Nurse.
* Demonstrable leadership skills.
* Evidence of managing change.
* Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate and manage own workload appropriately.
* Able to motivate and work effectively within a team.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel.
* Nursing or health-related degree.
Desirable
* Leadership qualification.
* Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate.
* Advanced IT skills.
* Demonstrable experience in audit.
* Experience of change management.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working in Gastroenterology, colorectal or endoscopy specialities.
Employer details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Ave, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
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