Specialist Screening Practitioner / Endoscopy Nurse
Job overview
The North Derbyshire Screening Centre & Endoscopy Unit is delighted to invite applicants to apply for an exciting dual role at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The role will be split between the closely working teams of Endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening, working 22.5 hours per week at Band 6 as Specialist Screening Practitioner and 15 hours per week at Band 5 as Endoscopy Nurse.
Recent experience in Endoscopy is essential, and the applicant must hold the Screening Specialist Practitioner qualification attained from an accredited university. In both roles the nurse acts as the patents advocate, supporting them and their carers to navigate and make informed choices through all stages of the screening or endoscopy process.You will pre-assess our patients for colonoscopy, screening and all endoscopy procedures and be able to discuss findings pertinent to the diagnosis found at the Endoscopy procedure.
These are quality assured services with mandatory service provision specifications and KPI’s.
For the SSP role, there is a full mandatory training programme that must be completed in order to become an SSP, this includes:
- Participating in and passing the SSP training module at university (40 credits at level 6)
- The Advanced Communication Skills course – to assist in complex decision making and dealing with sensitive issues.
- NHSdigital SSP course – for access to the BCSP computer system
Main duties of the job
The SSP will undertake Clinic to pre-assess and prepare safely, Bowel Cancer Screening Patient's suitability for diagnostic procedures, support patients during BCSP procedures, interpret and give results, support patients during cancer diagnosis and attend Multi-disciplinary meetings and be involved in inclusive health promotion activities with our local Public Health services to encourage access to our service by all sections of our society.
The Endoscopy Nurse will undertake safe admission of patients to the Endoscopy Unit, Participate in supporting Endoscopist and patient during Endoscopic procedures such as Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and bronchoscopy and ERCP, Recover and discharge patient safely.In addition will be nurse in charge and be on an on-call for bleeds on a rostered basis.
You will have evidence of continued professional development and the requirement to develop the knowledge and skills required for this post.
For the role as Endoscopy staff nurse you will take part in the jet’s clinical competencies and work to JAG (Joint Advisory Group) standards. You will work collaboratively with the Endoscopy Unit and The Programme Hub to co-ordinate and provide care from this Screening Centre.Post holders are expected to adhere to and review clinical practice, audit of the service and utilise research to inform practice.
You will have excellent oral and written skills together with high standards of clinical care and be able to work autonomously.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- 1st level nurse (RGN)
- Qualified accredited Specialist Screening Practitioner
- Completed and attained the Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner Degree module at either Liverpool John Moore's or Plymouth University
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- Completed the bowel cancer screening programme (BCSP) specialist screening practitioner education module at degree level
- Trained in Endoscopy Nursing Skills
Experience
Essential criteria- Knowledge of bowel cancer screening & Endoscopy programmes
- Experience at band 5 to include: Evidence of ability to mentor, Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively, Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
- Experience working at band 6
- Endoscopy experience as a band 5 Endoscopy Nurse
- Transferrable skills including Cannulation & Venepuncture
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Proven clinical skills
- Good organisational skills
- Awareness of Endoscopy Pathway and procedures performed.
- IV administration competency
- Evidence of audit/ research/ clinical effectiveness
- Health promotion
- NEBS/MHS/relevant management course
- Involvement in change management
- Knowledge of JAG/GRS standards.
- Evidence of Consent training/Nurse led Consent
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Professional appearance / approach
- Able to adapt to meet service needs
- Effective team member
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
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