Specialist Screening Practitioner

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.

The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre manages the screening programme for the eligible screening population in a rolling two year programme, covering the geographical area of Torbay, the South Hams, Teignbridge, Plymouth and West Devon.

The Screening Centre has cross trust working arrangements with Plymouth NHS Trust, this being a screening site for the centre.

As a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the Screening Centre, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Specialist Screening Practitioners are the first point of contact for participants who have received a positive FIT test. They provide specialist advice, support and continuity of care throughout the screening pathway.

• Making an assessment of fitness for colonoscopy, attending colonoscopy, managing the results handling process and referral to the multidisciplinary team if appropriate.
• To provide information, psychosocial support and advice to patients undergoing screening for bowel cancer and their families/carers.
• Co‑ordinating and providing care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of the screening programme.
• Acting as the patient's advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening process.
• To be a resource and provide specialist support and advice to other healthcare professionals regarding the screening process.
• To work collaboratively with the screening hub, health promotion services, multidisciplinary colorectal teams.

The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is hosted by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. It has screening sites at both Torbay and Derriford Hospitals, the Specialist Screening Practitioners are required to work across both sites. This will involve working at both Torbay and Derriford Hospital each week.

The Centre has responsibility for delivering the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to Torbay, Plymouth, West Devon, Teignbridge and the South Hams.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
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