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.

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, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read applicant guidance notes before submitting your application.

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.

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

Essential

• 1 st Level live NMC Registered Nurse
• Registered Mentor
• Diploma/Degree Health Related
• PP126/127
• D32/33 or equivalent
• Experience in specialty

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

Queen Victoria Road

Newcastle

NE1 4LP

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