Job overview

We are seeking dedicated Specialist Screening Practitioners to join our team at the West London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, based at Charing Cross Hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality bowel cancer screening services across multiple sites. As a Specialist Screening Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in the coordination and provision of care to individuals participating in this national screening programme.

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing individuals during nurse-led clinics, making informed decisions based on your assessments, and planning their bowel cancer screening journey. You will serve as the advocate for each individual, providing vital information and support, and empowering both patients and their families to make informed decisions regarding their care, treatment, and future participation in the screening programme.

Additionally, you will be involved in health promotion initiatives within the local community, encouraging increased uptake and participation in this vital national screening programme.

Comprehensive training, including Advanced Communication Skills training and the Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner Module at Liverpool John Moores University, will be provided to support your development in this role.

Applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience, including providing care to patients with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with pre-assessment bookings and FITt clinics to ensure that appointments take place within agreed time standards and according to protocol.
• Undertake patient consultation and pre-assessment according to a nurse led protocol to decide patient’s suitability for colonoscopy or radiological investigation and recording of this information live on the BCSS.
• Conduct colonoscopy pre-assessment, informed consent and prescribing bowel preparation under patient group directives.
• Ensure effective links with the local Multidisciplinary Team to ensure timely presentation and transfer of patients, specifically related to the faster diagnosis national target.
• To be fully aware of the targets set by the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in conjunction with the multi-professional team and use the available resources to achieve targets.
• Successful completion of Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner module run by Liverpool John Moores University (JMUL).
• Completion of an advanced communication course.
• To maintain personal standards of conduct and dress, to sustain the public’s confidence and trust.
• To maintain accurate records of the clinical service whilst ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to and that all relevant information is documented in accordance with NMC, Trust and professional medico-legal requirements.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. .