Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Lincoln, United Kingdom United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is looking for a highly motivated and effective deputy lead SSP to support the Lead SSP in the nursing management of the existing service.

The successful candidate will work alongside the led SSP and be responsible for the day to day leadership of the team of SSPs.

Working within a busy office environment the deputy lead SSP will work with the Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner to ensure that the Lincolnshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme meets national and local targets, provides safe and effective care to patients and has a robust and well maintained quality management system in place.

To meet the demands of this nationally led service, the working hours may need to be flexible, hours and days will be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the Lead SSP, programme manager and screening centre director.

To manage day to day workload of the SSPs and ensure safe and effective care for all screening patients.

The post holder will work autonomously within a multi disciplinary team across the trust and with external stakeholders including NHSE, ICB and SQAS

This post will include audit, training and service management and clinical duties which include discussing options with patients, making an assessment of fitness for colonoscopy, attending colonoscopy, managing the results handling process and referral to the multi-disciplinary team if appropriate.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you

Person Specification

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

oGood Leadership Skills oKnowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower GI tract oExcellent organisational skills . oIT skills oExcellent communication skills, both written and oral oStrong interpersonal and negotiation skills oSound knowledge of cancer pathways oProven ability to meet deadlines oExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working across multi-disciplinary functions oAble to delegate work appropriately oAbility to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and support others oAble to cope under pressure oSelf motivator with high standards for self and others oAbility and willingness to travel across county and sites

Previous experience

Essential

oAt least 3 years' experience as a Specialist Screening Practitioner

Desirable

oExperience in an endoscopy environment oExperience of setting up a new service

Qualifications

Essential

oEducated to degree level qualification in a related clinical specialism, or evidence of study at degree level. oNMC registration oAchievement and completion of the Specialist BCS Practitioner Education module oRelevant specialist knowledge to post-graduate diploma level

Desirable

oMasters in a clinical nursing specialism

Specific requirements

Essential

oDemonstrate a person centred approach to care and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service. oKnowledge of care required by patient undergoing endoscopic procedures and the requirements of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

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