Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Screening Practitioner
Cringleford, England, United Kingdom Internship Posted 1 week ago
An exciting opportunity exists for career development in the Norwich BCSP team.
Due to secondments and age extension within the programme, we would like to offer 10 hours substantive, and 22.5 hours fixed term to end 30th April 2027 (total 33 hours), to an RGN with significant post registration and gastrointestinal experience (Please see attached Job Description).
A job share could be considered. Band 6 Hours- 33hrs per week
The post involves providing high quality and seamless patient focused care for the Norfolk population, who are being screened for bowel cancer. The post holder will work towards becoming an autonomous practitioner and will be responsible for the delivery of care to service users. They will work in a supportive, collaborative team with good opportunities for continuous professional development.
The post will be based at the Quadram Institute, Norwich.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Independently manage telephone pre assessment clinics, attend bowel screening endoscopy lists, data entry to the national bowel screening database, support patients being given bad news, convey histology results to patients, attend cancer multidisciplinary meetings, and participate in audit.
Successful applicants will require excellent communication, and holistic assessment skills, as well as a keen interest in endoscopy, polyp management, and general cancer care. Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal or cancer nursing is essential, and familiarity with health promotion practice and the running of nurse-led clinics would be advantageous. Candidates will be committed to continuous professional development, possess excellent organisational and managerial skills, be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, and have the passion to deliver to the highest standard.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Due to secondments and age extension within the programme, we would like to offer 10 hours substantive, and 22.5 hours fixed term to end 30th April 2027 (total 33 hours), to an RGN with significant post registration and gastrointestinal experience (Please see attached Job Description).
A job share could be considered. Band 6 Hours- 33hrs per week
The post involves providing high quality and seamless patient focused care for the Norfolk population, who are being screened for bowel cancer. The post holder will work towards becoming an autonomous practitioner and will be responsible for the delivery of care to service users. They will work in a supportive, collaborative team with good opportunities for continuous professional development.
The post will be based at the Quadram Institute, Norwich.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Independently manage telephone pre assessment clinics, attend bowel screening endoscopy lists, data entry to the national bowel screening database, support patients being given bad news, convey histology results to patients, attend cancer multidisciplinary meetings, and participate in audit.
Successful applicants will require excellent communication, and holistic assessment skills, as well as a keen interest in endoscopy, polyp management, and general cancer care. Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal or cancer nursing is essential, and familiarity with health promotion practice and the running of nurse-led clinics would be advantageous. Candidates will be committed to continuous professional development, possess excellent organisational and managerial skills, be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, and have the passion to deliver to the highest standard.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics