CNS Lead Nurse Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP)

Integrated Care System; Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Truro is looking for a Specialist Screening Practitioner CNS Lead for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee service quality, and manage operational aspects of the programme. This part-time role at 32.5 hours per week requires NMC registration and relevant nursing experience. Opportunities for flexible working and sponsorship may be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration required.
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent.
• Managerial experience leading a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the bowel screening programme.
• Evaluate service delivery and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in ward-based clinical practice.

Skills

Specialist nursing skills

Clinical judgement

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Masters level education or equivalent

NMC Registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Screening Team for a Specialist Screening Practitioner CNS Lead.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and involvement in the operational management of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) within Cornwall. Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, equitable screening service that adheres to national standards and guidelines while maximising participation rates and positive patient experiences. They will be responsible for providing highly specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients and staff within the bowel cancer screening programme.

The post holder will lead quality assurance activity and specialist BCSP knowledge within the service, evaluating service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change, working in partnership with the programme manager to meet demand with capacity. They will also develop and maintain robust clinical governance frameworks, driving continuous quality improvement, and foster a culture of excellence within the service.

Part Time - 32.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the supervision of a senior nurse and/or consultant gastroenterologist, the post-holder will utilise their specialist knowledge and skills.

The post holder will be expected to work one day per month in ward-based clinical practice (unless previously exempt through the exception panel process).

The post holder will initially be based in the specialty of Gastroenterology in Specialist Services and Surgery. The post holder will be a highly experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the Centre Director of the Cornwall Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to provide continuity in the management, clinical treatment and care of patients to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent
• University qualification in specialty or willingness to commence within 12 months
• Managerial experience/ leading a team

Experience

• Relevant nursing experience within specialty
• Audit or research experience
• Teaching and education experience

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.