Specialist Screening Practitioner

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join their team. This role involves assessing participants for colonoscopy, providing support, and communicating results. As part of a collaborative approach with health promotion teams, the nurse will also deliver virtual clinics within Luton and Bedfordshire. Candidates should exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside the ability to work autonomously. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care, alongside a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

State-of-the-art facilities

Commitment to staff well-being

Qualifications

• Work independently within the Bedfordshire Foundation NHS Trust.
• Demonstrate flexibility working 7 days a week.
• Possess excellent communication abilities for conveying sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' suitability for colonoscopy and support throughout the process.
• Attend MDT meetings and work with health promotion teams.
• Deliver nurse-led and virtual clinics in Luton and Bedfordshire.
• Advocate for patients to aid informed choices regarding screening and treatment.
• Manage own caseload based on assessment outcomes.
• Communicate sensitive information to patients when necessary.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Flexibility to work 7 days a week

Job description

About the Role

Due to continued development and expansion of the service we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join this exciting and fast moving service. The main function of your role will be to assess participant's suitability for colonoscopy, inform and support them through the process, including communicating results, providing a quality service and maintaining accurate records that reflect this. You will be required to attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and link with health promotion teams to improve uptake and inclusivity and this role will include the delivery of nurse-led and virtual clinics, within the community of Luton and Bedfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess participant suitability for colonoscopy, inform and support through the process, communicate results, maintain accurate records.
• Attend MDTs and collaborate with health promotion teams to improve uptake and inclusivity.
• Deliver nurse-led and virtual clinics within the community of Luton and Bedfordshire.
• Act as the individual's advocate, supporting and empowering patients and families to make informed choices about screening examination, care, treatment and future participation.
• Assess individuals, make decisions based on assessment outcomes and manage own caseload.
• Participate in colorectal cancer MDT meetings within the participating Trust.
• Communicate sensitive and bad news to individuals when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Work independently and autonomously across Bedfordshire Foundation NHS Trust with a supportive team environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills; flexible to work 7 days a week.
• Work well within a team and also work autonomously as an individual.
• Excellent ability to communicate sensitive or bad news to patients.

What We Offer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and well‑being of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Additional Information

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new external staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.