Specialist Screening Practitioner Full Time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Hampshire Bowel Cancer Screening programme is going places – Do you want to be part of this Journey!!

The role of specialist screening practitioner requires a flexible, enthusiastic and committed nurse with the ability to prioritise and use their own initiative and also work as part of a team.

The role is varied and is based at North Hampshire Hospitals but also requires some cover at Southampton and Winchester hospitals You will need to have the ability to assess patients fitness for procedures in a nurse led clinic, attend colonoscopy procedures, and have responsibility for informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway.

The service requires Monday – Friday working hours in line with service needs and the occasional weekend shift if and when required. You will need to be a registered nurse with evidence of extensive post registration experience and professional development.

Experience in colorectal and/or cancer pathways and knowledge of endoscopy is desirable, but not essential.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• You will need to use communication and assessment skills to assess the health and psychosocial needs of individual participants in the screening programme.
• Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care.
• Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group and also provide appropriate education to patients and their families to promote health and encourage self-care.
• You will need to assess and prepare patients for colorectal examination at different sites across the catchment area acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices throughout the screening process.
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering appropriate leadership and advice to colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

As a Specialist Screening Practitioner, you will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient care and work between organisational boundaries. You will be expected to work across different organisations with the support of the programme manager/lead nurse.

You should be able to show experience of working autonomously and the ability to present information to a wide range of professional groups. You will need adaptability and an understanding of personal accountability to work in a variety of settings. The role is based at North Hampshire hospitals foundation Trust hospitals and you will need a driving licence or ability to travel.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Current NMC registration.
• 1st level degree
• Qualification in specialist area of practice.
• Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and weaknesses Experienced at mentoring and developing staff.
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)
• Willingness to undertake further educational development.

Desirable criteria

• Communication Training
• Masters Degree

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant clinical experience.
• Clinical Governance, Risk Management.
• Working within a Multidisciplinary team environment.
• Awareness of national Agenda relating to Bowel Cancer Screening.
• Experience of teaching and training within clinical setting.
• Experience of presentation / education within the wider health care community

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Able to manage work autonomously.
• Able to present information to professional groups.
• Customer Care Skills.
• Communication skills in a variety of settings to varying levels of understanding, address barriers of communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Organisational and negotiation skills.
• Access and entering data into clinical systems / use of word and spreadsheet packages.

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together