Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner - Chichester, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated nurses to join and work alongside our other experienced Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSP).


You will be responsible for undertaking nurse led clinics including patient assessment, provision of information and preparation of those undergoing endoscopic investigation.

The applicants should be highly motivated and flexible in their approach to work with excellent communication skills.


You will be able to make clinically informed decisions to manage patients, utilising assessment skills and communications with multi-disciplinary team (Lead SSPs, SSPs, endoscopy team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and cancer services in the trust) to provide a safe journey for the patient through the screening pathway and possible onward referral.


The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential.

Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the team and Lead Screening Practitioner.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual with the ability to prioritise a potentially demanding and diverse workflow and to work on his/her own initiative and as a member of a growing team.


The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the BCSP by working collaboratively with the Programme Hub, working closely as part of the team, co-ordinating and providing care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of the screening programme.

Required to work alongside other clinical colleagues in this area and across into the community and primary care to ensure quality of care to the patients is maximised.

This will include the development of information standards and education programmes through involvement with health promotion activities with all sections of the community.


The successful applicant will be expected to complete the Screening Practitioner's course at Liverpool John Moores University within the first 12 months of coming into post - This is a mandatory requirement for the role and includes a residential element.

The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with evidence of post registration experience and professional development.

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At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.


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From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

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Clinical

To work autonomously using specialist skills and knowledge to determine best pathway of care for bowel screening patients.

To provide specialist information to assist patients in managing their treatment options.


Ensure timely access to screening flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in primary, secondary, tertiary or out-patient settings, during all stages of the screening pathway.

To utilise highly specialist knowledge in assistant patients in managing treatment side effects.

To develop an information standard and embed in practice.

Maintain accountability and responsibility in all areas of practice, including excellent documentation and recording of information.

Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Delivering Specialist pre-assessment clinics following a patient positive Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) using their specialist knowledge.

During pre-assessment clinic post holder will discuss potential reasons for abnormal result and assess patient's suitability for colonoscopy and bowel preparatio

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