Colorectal Screening Navigator | Patient Advocate

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Specialist Screening Practitioner to work with patients in the bowel cancer screening programme. The role focuses on assessment, communication, and supporting patients through the screening pathway, with cross-site collaboration across the catchment area and predominately based at University Hospital Southampton.

You will work autonomously, presenting information to diverse professional groups and supporting

Qualifications

• Communication and assessment skills to evaluate health and psychosocial needs of screening participants.
• Ability to empower patients to make informed health choices and act as their advocate.
• Provide education to patients and families to promote health and self-care.
• Experience working autonomously and presenting information to professional groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for colorectal examination across catchment sites.
• Navigate patients through the screening pathway and provide supportive guidance.
• Collaborate with nurses and lead in offering appropriate advice to colleagues.
• Demonstrate adaptability and personal accountability across different settings.
• Communicate effectively to empower participants and support informed decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Specialist Screening Practitioner to work with patients in the bowel cancer screening programme. The role focuses on assessment, communication, and supporting patients through the screening pathway, with cross-site collaboration across the catchment area and predominately based at University Hospital Southampton.

You will work autonomously, presenting information to diverse professional groups and supporting