Screening Specialist Practitioner Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2024 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-24-0439 |
Summary
The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centred approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to; Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme. Undertake 3 days residential training course for BCSS Work in capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions. Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation. Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology department Will ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation Will work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway Must audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards Will have the knowledge to provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions. Adhere to code of practice for safe administration of medicines. Restock bowel preparation supplies from pharmacy, ensuring rotation of stock including monitoring of expiry dates Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols