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Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment to the role of Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) within the Cheshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre based at Leighton Hospital.
Although the programme offices are based at Leighton hospital the clinical team cover the whole of Cheshire and as such we would welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals located in West and East Cheshire as well as those local to Leighton.We are a busy service and we have recently expanded the screening age to include all - year olds.
As such the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team.
They will also be required to be able to work flexibly with potential for evening and weekend shifts as the service expands.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the English National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (level 1) or Allied Healthcare Professional with a qualification in a patient facing profession (EG; Radiographer, Operating Department Practitioner, Paramedic or similar), with or working towards a health related degree or with an equivalent level of experience.
They must have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, and have good IT and team working skills.
The post holder will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway, manging their own patient case load and auditing practice.
Travelling between hospital and clinic settings forms an integral part of the role.
Working for our organisation Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1 and became a Foundation Trust in April 8.We employ almost 5, members of staff, provide around hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 0 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with % of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.
We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience and professional development.
Previous experience of working in assessment clinics, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or endoscopy is an advantage and experience in screening or health promotion is desirable but not essential.
Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the Lead/Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner's and Clinical Nurse Manager.In order to remain in post the successful applicant will be required to attend and complete the Specialist Screening Practitioner module at Liverpool John Moores University which is accredited by the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and successfully complete the Bowel Cancer Screening IT module.
Both of these courses may require a residential stay and can be held at locations around the country.
In the current climate however they may be delivered virtually.The successful applicant will also be required to sign a learning contract which commits them to staying with the trust for months after course completion in order for the learning to be funded.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable.
You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.Full details of role and responsibilities can be seen in the Job Description.
Person specification Skills, knowledge, values and behaviours Essential criteria Display trust values and behaviours as per job descriptionAbility to work evening shiftAbility to work across sites Desirable criteria Evidence of participation in conducting auditsAware of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Current events relating to cancer services Experience Essential criteria Examples of effective team workingArticulate with advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settingsAbility to present factual information and deal with questionsImportance of quality of care and changes in practiceEvidence of management and leadership skillsResearch and audit skillsAbility to contribute to policy developmentIT skills/emailEvidence of ability to prioritize own workload and work independentlyPatient examination and history taking Desirable criteria Basic counselling skillsExperience in patient examinationExperience in patient history taking Qualifications Essential criteria RGN or equivalent patient facing professional qualificationClinical expertise across a range of specialtiesDetailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issuesImportance of equality, diversity and rights in patient careEvidence of continued learningCommitment to undertake and achieve mandatory certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening, which is essential to continued employment in roleCommitment to undertake additional mandatory courses Desirable criteria Experience in Endoscopy or Pre- operative assessmentCertificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer ScreeningAdditional qualifications in a relevant area (EG; advanced communication, BCSS training) Key Messages·Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
·All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.·Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.·Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree.
Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.·Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
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·You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one).
This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay.
We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.·We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 (Exceptions) Order 5 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 0 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download Further details / informal visits contact NameClaire ChestersJob titleLead Specialist Screening PractitionerEmail ****** numberAdditional informationLora Langford, Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner.
If you have problems applying, contact Address Recruitment Team Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 4QJ Telephone