Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

This role presents a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about bowel cancer and seeking to enhance their nursing expertise. The South West London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is in search of a Band 6 Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) to join the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP).

The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is on a path of continuous growth, introducing new challenges and exciting developments. The Specialist Screening Practitioner will play a crucial role in delivering independent care to participants in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, providing essential guidance, support, and clinical expertise throughout the patients' journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with experienced Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSPs) and Assistant Screening & Pre-Admission Practitioners (ASPPs) to support all facets of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
  • Possess a minimum of three years of post-registration experience, ideally with a background in Endoscopy or lower gastrointestinal nursing.
  • Offer advice, information, and support to individuals contacting the screening centre, ensuring comprehensive care delivery to patients identified by the screening programme.
  • Facilitate assessments for patients to determine their fitness for screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic procedures.
  • Empower patients to make informed decisions prior to undergoing screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic interventions.
  • Ensure timely access to colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic interventions, promoting seamless transitions across primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings.
  • Establish effective connections with local multidisciplinary teams to guarantee prompt presentation and transfer of patients when cancer is detected.
  • Maintain accurate patient records for screening services, documenting treatment, outcomes, and staging as provided by the multidisciplinary team.

About St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

As one of the largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts in the country, we serve a diverse population across south London and beyond. Our main hospital site and various healthcare locations offer a modern, dynamic, and compassionate environment for exceptional clinical care, education, and research.

With approximately 9,000 dedicated staff across over 40 different services and specialties, we cater to more than 2,000 patients daily, primarily for outpatient appointments, elective surgeries, and emergency care.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a significant population across southwest London, providing specialized services that extend beyond local boundaries, including complex pelvic trauma and nationwide endoscopy training.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

  • Registered Health Care Professional.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively.
  • Proficient in patient examination and history taking.
  • Strong presentation and IT skills.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

  • Degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in managing a caseload or care group within a clinical setting.
  • Familiarity with lower gastrointestinal diseases and GI cancer progression.

This position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of bowel cancer screening while working within a supportive and innovative healthcare environment.

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