FIT Associate Practitioner | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) service team.The FIT service is a newly implemented test within the department for detecting faecal occult blood in symptomatic patients, and those from secondary care locations within the trust which is important for the early detection of colorectal cancers - reducing the need for unnecessary colonoscopies.

Mid Essex Hospital Services Trust is the hub for faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) within Mid and South Essex. This involves overviewing the handling of patient samples from their receipt in the laboratory, to the completion of sample analysis. This role will be to oversee the daily operation of this test and to troubleshoot any aspect of the process to ensure that results are produced accurately and in a time-effective manner to prevent turnaround breaches. This role requires communication with all hospitals within the Mid and South Essex Trust (secondary care patients) as well as most GP practices within those regions.

We are passionate about supporting all those who work in our department to fulfill their ambitions and achieve safe, high quality standards of care. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

You will be responsible for overseeing the receipt and analysis of EQA samples (External Quality Assurance) which the laboratory has enrolled in, and ensuring that the results have been given to the Point of Care/Quality departments within the deadline. This scheme is important for ensuring that all patient results generated are accurate and consistent with other laboratories.

This role will also include monitoring of the turnaround time of referred samples, and supporting clinical team with referral work.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Please refer to the attached job description for a full breakdown of the responsibilities of a Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT).

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description although comprehensive are not definitive and you may be required to perform other duties at the request of your manager.

This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post-holder. The specific objectives of the post-holder will be subject to review as part of the Appraisal and Development Plan process.

Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population.