Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding BCSP Endoscopist team as a Bowel Cancer Screening JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Bowel Cancer Screening Programme on a permanent basis.
Our endoscopy units are based at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Trafford General Hospital, you will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary within the screening hub but will be expected to undertake Bowel Cancer Screening endoscopy lists both endoscopy sites.
Main duties of the job
Your role is responsible for the efficient and effective provision of non-medical BCSP endoscopy in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), working with the MDT and contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality endoscopy services.
You will independently undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy as part of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and be expected to deliver up to 6 Bowel Cancer Screening endoscopy sessions per week with cross site working at the 3 sites (potentially over a 7 day working week on a rota basis).
As our BCSP Nurse Endoscopist you will use advanced level practice to encompass aspects of education, research and management. The role is firmly grounded in direct care provision or clinical work with patients, families, and populations. You will be expected to use your expertise, experience, professional and clinical judgment and demonstrate the expert nature of your practice and the depth of your knowledge daily in all aspects of the role. As an expert practitioner, you will also lead / actively engage in clinical audit +/or research related to the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
You should have leadership qualities to support and oversee the specialist screening nursing team although the day to day running and management of the team will rest with the lead SSP nurse.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Evidence of academic achievement MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period.
- JAG (Joint Advisory Group) Accredited Colonoscopist
- Independent nonmedical prescriber
- Teaching Qualification with demonstrable teaching experience
- Accredited Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopist
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Further evidence of continued leadership development e.g. NHS Leadership Academy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as an independent Colonoscopist
- Evidence of meeting/exceeding BCSP colonoscopy KPIs
- Experience of managing a team of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Evidence of academic achievement MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period.
- JAG (Joint Advisory Group) Accredited Colonoscopist
- Independent nonmedical prescriber
- Teaching Qualification with demonstrable teaching experience
- Accredited Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopist
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Further evidence of continued leadership development e.g. NHS Leadership Academy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as an independent Colonoscopist
- Evidence of meeting/exceeding BCSP colonoscopy KPIs
- Experience of managing a team of staff
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).
