Specialist Screening Practitioner Bowel Cancer Screening

Providing Specialist Nursing and acting as an identified key worker for patients participating in the Bowel Cancer Screening programme. (BCSP) Collaborating with a range of health professionals within the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and effective operation of the service. Providing advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals arising as a consequence of the screening programme Acting as the patient advocate, supporting them to make informed choices throughout the screening process. Assessing and preparing patients for colorectal examination. Participating in health promotion activities with local services and charities to improve access to screening. Populating and maintaining the local Bowel Screening programme database. Working collaboratively with the Programme Hub. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required providing patient-centred seamless care., The successful applicant will require excellent communication skills and a holistic and empathetic approach in patient assessment. Interest and experience in endoscopy, polyp management, colorectal cancer nursing or bowel cancer care would be advantageous, though not essential. The applicant should have an appreciation for public health concepts, particularly in population screening and health promotion / education methodologies. To ensure a patient centred service is offered, the ability to work flexibly, both remotely and across site is essential.

Based in the Endoscopy Department at both our John Radcliffe Hospital and Horton General Hospital, the role involves delivering autonomous nurse-led clinics, follow up histology assessment and Specialist Practitioner support during endoscopic procedure. In addition, regular health promotion activities are undertaken to promote the programme with primary care colleagues, charity groups such as Bowel Cancer UK and our 'hard-to-reach' populations, such as prisons.

The successful applicant will receive a structured orientation programme, detailed IT training and a funded educational module (at either L6 degree or L7 master's level) specific to developing in the Specialist Screening Practitioner role. Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and further academic study are available and actively encouraged.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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