Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join our screening team and work alongside our Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSP) for the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP). The BCSP manages patients who receive a positive faecal immunochemical (FIT) test, which is currently offered to patients in the age range of 54 to 74 years, and we are imminently due to expand the service to also include 50 to 52 year olds. The programme also manages the colonoscopy surveillance pathway for Lynch syndrome patients, which can start from the age of 25.
You will be responsible for undertaking nurse led telephone/face-to-face clinics for patient assessment, provision of information and preparation of those undergoing endoscopic (or other diagnostic) investigation, and managing the patients screening pathway. You will also be working in endoscopy to support your patients during the colonoscopy procedure and populate the National screening database system.
Main duties of the job
This role comes under the governance of the National Bowel Screening Programme and is subject to significant clinical audit. You will need to have good IT skills including a working knowledge of Word and Excel. Specific training will be given on the clinical management system which underpins the screening service.
Potential candidates should have a RN qualification with relevant experience in patient assessment and/or working in endoscopy. A post qualification in mentorship, teaching or assessment is desirable. It would be an advantage to have experience in the management of colorectal disease, knowledge of the cancer patient pathway and advanced communication skills. As an independent practitioner you need to be able to manage a clinical caseload, which is target driven. You should enjoy working within an evolving service and be expected to participate in the new developments.
The role involves significant in-house training. Participation in the Screening training module at Liverpool University or University of Plymouth (40 credits at level 6) is mandatory and fully funded.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact
with the screening centre.
- Managing a caseload of bowel cancer screening patients, covering telephone assessment, face-to-face clinics and attending colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy endoscopy sessions.
- Be responsible for care delivery to patients identified by the screening
programme and meet the needs of patients arising as a result of:
- Having been identified as positive faecal immunochemical test (FIT) under the bowel screening programme
- Having Lynch Syndrome, requiring surveillance
- Needing to be assessed as fit /robust to undertake screening
colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations.
- Autonomously able to support patients to make informed decisions and consent prior to undergoing a screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations to include possible side effects, risks and possible outcomes.
- Patients identified as requiring further intervention, SSP to communicate and implement treatment, surveillance follow-up or discharge.
- Manage patients within the programme pathway in accordance with Quality Assurance standards.
- To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills with
patients and carers when obtaining informed consent, breaking bad
news and providing psychological support on diagnosis, treatment and
symptom management.
- Ensure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative
diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in
primary, secondary, tertiary or out-patient care settings, during all
stages of the screening programme.
- Attend clinical duties within the Endoscopy department and/or clinic assessments of patients after FIT and/or lynch pathway through the programme.
- To establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary
Teams (MDT) in order to ensure when cancer is detected, there is timely
referral and transfer of patients to the MDT.
- Populate and maintain the BCSP national database.
- Accurate use of Microsoft office, NHS net, in house databases, remote connectivity in order to practice effectively and independently.
- Participate in on going data collection and quality assurance, service
feedback and audit with particular responsibility for the follow-up of
patients at 30 days.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient needs, plan, implement
and evaluate care according to BCSP.
- Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate
patient records.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and organisations to
ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to referrals to local
MDTs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact
with the screening centre.
- Managing a caseload of bowel cancer screening patients, covering telephone assessment, face-to-face clinics and attending colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy endoscopy sessions.
- Be responsible for care delivery to patients identified by the screening
programme and meet the needs of patients arising as a result of:
- Having been identified as positive faecal immunochemical test (FIT) under the bowel screening programme
- Having Lynch Syndrome, requiring surveillance
- Needing to be assessed as fit /robust to undertake screening
colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations.
- Autonomously able to support patients to make informed decisions and consent prior to undergoing a screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations to include possible side effects, risks and possible outcomes.
- Patients identified as requiring further intervention, SSP to communicate and implement treatment, surveillance follow-up or discharge.
- Manage patients within the programme pathway in accordance with Quality Assurance standards.
- To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills with
patients and carers when obtaining informed consent, breaking bad
news and providing psychological support on diagnosis, treatment and
symptom management.
- Ensure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative
diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in
primary, secondary, tertiary or out-patient care settings, during all
stages of the screening programme.
- Attend clinical duties within the Endoscopy department and/or clinic assessments of patients after FIT and/or lynch pathway through the programme.
- To establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary
Teams (MDT) in order to ensure when cancer is detected, there is timely
referral and transfer of patients to the MDT.
- Populate and maintain the BCSP national database.
- Accurate use of Microsoft office, NHS net, in house databases, remote connectivity in order to practice effectively and independently.
- Participate in on going data collection and quality assurance, service
feedback and audit with particular responsibility for the follow-up of
patients at 30 days.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient needs, plan, implement
and evaluate care according to BCSP.
- Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate
patient records.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and organisations to
ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to referrals to local
MDTs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced Registered nurse with current NMC PIN Qualifications Educated to masters level/ degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/manager level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualification
- Qualification in advanced communication skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience. State the specific knowledge
- Experience of assessing patients in a clinical area.
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of Lower GI disease including endoscopic and radiological investigations
- Understanding of surgical and oncological treatments
- Understanding of the importance of informed consent
- Clinical Governance and risk management
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with Screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites.
Desirable
- Research and or audit experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced Registered nurse with current NMC PIN Qualifications Educated to masters level/ degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/manager level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualification
- Qualification in advanced communication skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience. State the specific knowledge
- Experience of assessing patients in a clinical area.
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of Lower GI disease including endoscopic and radiological investigations
- Understanding of surgical and oncological treatments
- Understanding of the importance of informed consent
- Clinical Governance and risk management
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with Screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites.
Desirable
- Research and or audit experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
