Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Actively and routinely participating in clinical and data audits within the programme
Working collaboratively with the Programme Hub, Screening Centre Director, Programme Manager
Lead Nurse and other SSPs.
Co-ordinating and providing the highest standard of care from the BCSP centre to address the needs
of individuals arising as a consequence of bowel cancer screening.
Assessing patients’ care needs, at all six sites (and any other as shall be deemed necessary to meet
requirements of the screening populations, e.g. prisons) within the Dorset BCSP, and the
development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for colorectal investigation.
Acting as the patient’s advocate supporting them throughout all stages of the screening process.
Participate in health promotion activities with local health promotion services to ensure equal access to
healthcare and information across all sections of society.
Populating and maintaining the local Bowel Screening Programme database.
Key Working relationships: Internal:
· BCSC Administration
· Endoscopy
· Colorectal MDT
· Histopathology · Radiology
· Lead Nurse
· Programme Manager
· Clinicians External:
· Other NHS organisations
· Members of the general public
· NHS E
· BCSP Southern Hub
· BCSP Quality Assurance team
Primary Health services Support the provision of telephone helpline services run from the hub by resolving queries referred by them to the screening centre Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre. Establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure that: · Where cancer is detected, there is a timely presentation and transfer of patients to the MDT at location agreed with patient. · Patient records for the screening services are completed to include data on treatment, staging and outcomes provided by the MDT. Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the Inter-professional team, within the unit, Trust and other BCSP partner sites. Liaise with other health care professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action. Ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive and appropriate manner with patients and carers when breaking bad news and providing psychological support on diagnosis and treatment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registration on Part 1 NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
2. Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant area
Desirable criteria
3. Degree in relevant subject
4. LJMU Specialist Screening Practitioner module at either level 6 or 7
5. Specialist knowledge of national and local agenda on improving cancer services, specifically colorectal cancer, endoscopic procedures, valid consent and withdrawal of consent
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Minimum 2 years clinical experience within an acute field
7. Significant relevant post-registration education and experience
8. Evidence of continuing professional and academic development
9. Advanced communication skills ‘Breaking bad news, Nurse have I got cancer’ including – written verbal and non-verbal including presentation skills, communicating to mixed abilities and communicating complex information
Desirable criteria
10. Experience as a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the BCSP
11. Minimum 2 years clinical experience within colorectal/gastroenterology/endoscopy
12. Experience of quality assurance, audit and research
13. Experience of autonomous practice
14. Ability to take informed consent for endoscopic procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
15. NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
16. Evidence of IT skills
17. Knowledge of standards setting and Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
18. Experience with use of variety of databases
19. Ability to carry out health assessment and physical examination. Accurately identify complex physical, social and emotional needs
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Holds full driving licence – to travel between Trusts on a regular basis as required
21. Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
22. Works within and promotes the University Hospital Dorset values