Job summary
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
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.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
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.
The North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is a partnership between both Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
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.
The North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is a partnership between both Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience and knowledge
Essential
- 1 st Level live NMC Registered Nurse
- Registered Mentor
- Diploma/Degree Health Related
- Experience in specialty
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Significant post registration experience including previous experience in the specialty
- Evidence of practice development
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary care
- Endoscopy Experience
Other
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience and knowledge
Essential
- 1 st Level live NMC Registered Nurse
- Registered Mentor
- Diploma/Degree Health Related
- Experience in specialty
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Significant post registration experience including previous experience in the specialty
- Evidence of practice development
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary care
- Endoscopy Experience
Other
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role
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).
