Job summary
We are looking for a full time screening practitioner to support the nursing team within the Bowel Cancer Screening (BCS) team for a period of 12 months. We have been a designated BCS centre for the North Central London Sector since 2007, covering Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield and Barnet. The BCS nursing team support the BCS patients within the endoscopy procedure rooms. We work across UCH, Whittington hospital and about to commence lists at Chase Farm Hospital so you would need to be able to work across all three sites.
The bowel cancer screening team consists of 13 nurses working closely with administrative and medical staff. A majority of the nurses work longer days within a 4 day week. We can offer a flexible approach to work pattern although this would need to fit around the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The screening practitioner role is to support the specialist nurses with caring for any patient within the bowel cancer screening service. You will be responsible for direct data entry and accurate record keeping and acting as a patient advocate throughout their time with the screening service. The role will primarily consist of supporting patients within the endoscopy procedure and telephone advice and follow up.
Although knowledge of endoscopy is preferred, you would receive full training and induction and be allocated a mentor from within the nursing team.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Passed preceptorship
Desirable
- Qualification in relevant specialty (Oncology, Gastro, Health promotion)
- Knowledge of BCS programme
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of endoscopy department
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IV Cannulation and phlebotomy competence
- Excellent IT skills
Values Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Essential
- Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this role
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio as per revalidation needs
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Passed preceptorship
Desirable
- Qualification in relevant specialty (Oncology, Gastro, Health promotion)
- Knowledge of BCS programme
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of endoscopy department
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IV Cannulation and phlebotomy competence
- Excellent IT skills
Values Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Essential
- Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this role
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio as per revalidation needs
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
