Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly team as a Band 6 Specialist Screening Practitioner. We have two posts available in our Kendal team.
The Specialist Screening Practitioner's role is to assess a person's fitness for colonoscopy. It is essential that you have good assessment, decision-making, organisational and communication skills, and have a current professional registration.Experience of lower GI disease and bowel cancer screening is helpful but not essential. You will be supported with a comprehensive induction package and mentor. You will be required to complete the Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner course at Liverpool John Moore University.
The Kendal post is based at the Westmorland General Hospital. You will cover colonoscopy screening lists at Westmorland General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital.
Our satellite office is based at The Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. There may be occasions where you will cover colonoscopy screening lists in The Cumberland Infirmary and The West Cumberland Hospital (in the near future).
The role of the Specialist Screening Practitioner is diverse and involves providing autonomous care to individuals who participate in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, offering guidance, support and clinical knowledge at each step of the participant's journey.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to work as part of a national screening service, adhering to nationally and locally agreed policies and guidelines, working closely with the administration staff and the screening hub. You will contribute to the development and quality assurance of the screening programme.
You will have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and a relevant professional background. These are required to maintain and develop relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and provide expert support to patients and their families throughout the screening process.
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individuals with the ability to prioritise a demanding and diverse workload. You will need to work on your own initiative and as a member of a growing and experienced specialist team.
The post does involve travel to other sites, so a current driving licence is ESSENTIAL.
About us
The Cumbria & Morecambe Bay Bowel Cancer Screening Service currently undertakes lists at three main hospitals; Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) (Kendal), Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) (Lancaster) and The Cumberland Infirmary (CIC) (Carlisle).
We shall shortly be providing a list at Furness General Hospital (FGH) (Barrow) and at The West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) (Whitehaven) in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be an individually structured induction programme with ongoing support and education/training to develop you in the role. There is a national requirement, if successful, that you enrol on the Specialist Screening Practitioner degree module in Liverpool within the first year after appointment. You will need to pass the course in order to remain in post.
Flexible working is essential amongst the team to deliver the service efficiently at all sites and weekend and evening working may be necessary in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be an individually structured induction programme with ongoing support and education/training to develop you in the role. There is a national requirement, if successful, that you enrol on the Specialist Screening Practitioner degree module in Liverpool within the first year after appointment. You will need to pass the course in order to remain in post.
Flexible working is essential amongst the team to deliver the service efficiently at all sites and weekend and evening working may be necessary in the future.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current nursing registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- Broad range of clinical experience.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Evidence of providing written & verbal communication to consultants and GPs.
- Experience of conducting audits, QA research and changing practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate a history of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of good team working.
- Ability to travel between sites, attending meetings, courses, study days.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Holds a full driving licence.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information.
- Patient examination and history taking.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current nursing registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- Broad range of clinical experience.
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Evidence of providing written & verbal communication to consultants and GPs.
- Experience of conducting audits, QA research and changing practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate a history of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of good team working.
- Ability to travel between sites, attending meetings, courses, study days.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Holds a full driving licence.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information.
- Patient examination and history taking.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
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).
