Job summary
We are seeking dedicated Specialist Screening Practitioners to join our team at the West London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, based at Charing Cross Hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality bowel cancer screening services across multiple sites. As a Specialist Screening Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in the coordination and provision of care to individuals participating in this national screening programme.
In this role, you will be responsible for assessing individuals during nurse-led clinics, making informed decisions based on your assessments, and planning their bowel cancer screening journey. You will serve as the advocate for each individual, providing vital information and support, and empowering both patients and their families to make informed decisions regarding their care, treatment, and future participation in the screening programme.
Additionally, you will be involved in health promotion initiatives within the local community, encouraging increased uptake and participation in this vital national screening programme.
Comprehensive training, including Advanced Communication Skills training and the Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner Module at Liverpool John Moores University, will be provided to support your development in this role.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience, including providing care to patients with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with pre-assessment bookings and FITt clinics to ensure that appointments take place within agreed time standards and according to protocol.
- Undertake patient consultation and pre-assessment according to a nurse led protocol to decide patient's suitability for colonoscopy or radiological investigation and recording of this information live on the BCSS.
- Conduct colonoscopy pre-assessment, informed consent and prescribing bowel preparation under patient group directives.
- Ensure effective links with the local Multidisciplinary Team to ensure timely presentation and transfer of patients, specifically related to the faster diagnosis national target.
- To be fully aware of the targets set by the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in conjunction with the multi-professional team and use the available resources to achieve targets.
- Successful completion of Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner module run by Liverpool John Moores University (JMUL).
- Completion of an advanced communication course.
- To maintain personal standards of conduct and dress, to sustain the public's confidence and trust.
- To maintain accurate records of the clinical service whilst ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to and that all relevant information is documented in accordance with NMC, Trust and professional medico-legal requirements.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse and PIN number
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Desirable
- Module in Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner Programme
- Advanced Communication Course
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience, which includes delivering care to patients with complexed needs
- Some experience of working in an endoscopy unit or colorectal/oncology environment
- Previous experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- Experience of being a Band 6
- Experience of working as an Specialist Screening Practitioner in the BCSP
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Experience in taking medical histories and completing assessments
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise workload
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills - required to communicate sensitive complex information
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- IT skills including use of email and office packages (standard keyboard user).
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audits and analysing data
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse and PIN number
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Desirable
- Module in Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner Programme
- Advanced Communication Course
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience, which includes delivering care to patients with complexed needs
- Some experience of working in an endoscopy unit or colorectal/oncology environment
- Previous experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- Experience of being a Band 6
- Experience of working as an Specialist Screening Practitioner in the BCSP
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Experience in taking medical histories and completing assessments
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise workload
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills - required to communicate sensitive complex information
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- IT skills including use of email and office packages (standard keyboard user).
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audits and analysing data
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).
