Assistant Screening Practitioner

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in South East London is seeking an Assistant Screening Practitioner to support patients undergoing colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. Candidates need to be self-motivated and can work independently; training will be provided. Experience in health care, especially in Endoscopy, is preferred. This role involves conducting patient assessments and supporting the Specialist Screening Practitioners in their duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years previous experience as a Health Care Assistant is required.
• Experience in Endoscopy, gastroenterology, or gastrointestinal care is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and GI diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessments and prepare them for endoscopic investigations.
• Conduct cannulation and venepuncture as necessary.
• Support the Specialist Screening Practitioners in providing clinical care.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Supporting patients

Clinical observations

Education

NVQ Level III in direct care or equivalent experience

Job description

The South East London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre provides screening for residents of Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley boroughs.

The post holder will provide specialist care and support for individuals that participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The post holder will work closely with the Lead SSP, Senior SSPs, SSPs, BCS Clerical team, Endoscopy team, Colorectal team, Pathology, and Radiology and Cancer Services in the trust and have a clinical and non-clinical commitment to the bowel cancer screening centre.

The ASP will be supported by the Lead SSP, Senior SSPs, SSPs and Programme Manager.

The post holder will assist the SSP in the provision of Bowel Cancer screening within the BCSP, to include; providing appropriate care to patients before, during and after the procedure, data collection and inputting, supporting all members of the Bowel Screening and Endoscopy teams. The ASP will often be working without direct supervision or on their own. The post holder will have a degree of responsibility and autonomy and will be required to make decisions within boundaries and agreed limits.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an Assistant Screening Practitioner to provide clinical support to our team of Specialist Screening Practitioners for Bowel Scope Screening. You will need to be self motivated and able to work independently as well as enjoy being part of a team. You do not need to have experience as an Assistant Screening Practitioner, training will be provided.

As an Assistant Screening Practitioner you will be expected to support patients undergoing colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Assistant Screening Practitioners are responsible for conducting patient assessment (including medical history) working to service and programme protocols, providing information to patients, preparing patients for endoscopic investigations, cannulation, venepuncture and carrying out clinical observations (pulse, BP, SaO2), and inputting of clinical data.

Potential candidates should have a minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Health Care Assistant. Potential candidates will be expected to manage and prioritise their own clinical workload and work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Screening Practitioner you will be expected to support patients undergoing colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Assistant Screening Practitioners are responsible for conducting patient assessment (including medical history) working to service and programme protocols, providing information to patients, preparing patients for endoscopic investigations, cannulation, venepuncture and carrying out clinical observations (pulse, BP, SaO2), and inputting of clinical data.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

• oLiteracy oNumeracy oNVQ Level III in direct care or equivalent experience
• oExperience of the importance of developing self and others oExperience of working in an acute setting. oExperience of using evidence-based practice
• Minimum 6 months experience working within the Endoscopy setting, gastroenterology or gastrointestinal care Attended an Endoscopy course such as GIN or JETS competency
• Experience of undertaking small research or audit project Demonstrates an understanding of the JAG standards BCS Program as part of the NHS programme for delivering care within Endoscopy Minimum of 6 months experience of working in Endoscopy, gastroenterology or gastrointestinal care

Essential and Desirable

• oDemonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice oDemonstrates an understanding of the National BCS Program and JAG standards
• oMotivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality oDemonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care oAdaptable and responsive to change oSound verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety policies Knowledge of GI diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education

Essential and Desirable

• oLiteracy oNumeracy oNVQ Level III in direct care or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 months experience working within the Endoscopy setting, gastroenterology or gastrointestinal care Attended an Endoscopy course such as GIN or JETS competency

Essential and Desirable

• oExperience of the importance of developing self and others oExperience of working in an acute setting. oExperience of using evidence-based practice
• Experience of undertaking small research or audit project Demonstrates an understanding of the JAG standards BCS Program as part of the NHS programme for delivering care within Endoscopy Minimum of 6 months experience of working in Endoscopy, gastroenterology or gastrointestinal care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.