Bowel Cancer Screening Auditor

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic individual, who is keen to assist in the continued development of the service to meet the increase in postholder is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the completeness, quality, accuracy, and integrity of related data and audits for bowel cancer screening.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the allocation and booking of bowel cancer screening lists across Harrogate, Leeds and York ensuring that all lists are totally utilised. This will involve booking patients onto lists as well as rearranging appointments to ensure that participants are able to attend for screening and that screening sessions are utilised efficiently.

The post holder will work closely with the programme manager, specialist screening practitioners, clinical teams, and wider hospital colleagues at all sites across Harrogate, Leeds, and York to ensure accurate data is captured and recorded in the bowel cancer screening systems, and proactively monitor KPI data. The post holder will communicate a list of data quality issues to the programme manager.

You will maintain the administrative duties required to sustain the smooth running of the Bowel Screening programme andwill be expected to provide statistical information to assist with monitoring service productivity and audits as well as all other reports required by Trust Board, Commissioners and the BCS Quality Assurance team.

Main duties of the job

The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required to maintain and develop relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

The post holder will be able to work autonomously having the necessary experience, training, skills, and knowledge to support the wider bowel cancer screening team.

You must be compassionate and caring, with good communication skills as you will be required to discuss information to patients and relatives and ensure that all information is fully understood. You must be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative, as well as being part of a dedicated team.

Good IT knowledge is essential with evidence of word/Microsoft Excel, as you will need to record, collect, audit and monitor data accurately.

Working for your organisation

The Bowel Cancer Screening programme has been running for 15 years and is well established, currently serving a population of over million.

We are a busy service, and the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team. .

We are a friendly team working in a busy environment. The role is varied, and no two days are the same. If you are up to the challenge, we look forward to meeting you. If you think you have the experience, skills and motivation to succeed in this role we are keen to hear from you.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies and to attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust.

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Whitehead

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

4 GCSEs Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Experience of data entry to databases Attendance at Bowel Screening /Exeter training Experience in Bowel Cancer Screening, Information systems and audits Knowledge of cancer waiting times standards Experiance and knowledge of summerset cancer register Well developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, negotiating, questioning and presentation skills. Knowledge, understanding and experiance of the BCSP screening programme A full understanding of BCSP audit standards and comprehensive knowledge Microsoft office packages word, powerpoint, Excel and IT skills Ability to collate and analyse data accurately in different formats Ability to work flexible working pattens, including evenings, weekends Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff

Desirable

Endoscopy experiance Keyboard skills to RSA 11 or equivalent. Knowledge of recent DOH recent publications

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