Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Specialist Nurse Practitioner
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The Sandwell and West Birmingham Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSPs) Opportunity
The Sandwell and West Birmingham Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is seeking to recruit a full-time Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSPs) to join our team.
Role Overview
The bowel screening service addresses the needs of individuals currently aged between 50 and 75 who have an abnormal test result from a home screening kit.
Key Responsibilities
- Autonomy in Patient Guidance: SSPs are expected to work autonomously in guiding patients to make informed decisions at all stages of the screening pathway, whilst adhering to Trust and Bowel cancer screening policies and protocols.
- Patient Care Management: You will take overall responsibility for patients within the bowel screening programme ensuring they are appropriately assessed, management plans are in place, and the care they receive is effective, compassionate, and of the best quality.
- Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: The post holder will be expected to work autonomously as a Specialist Screening Practitioner for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme while collaborating appropriately with members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff at other sites, ensuring that the screening population of Sandwell and West Birmingham receive an equal and diverse Bowel Cancer Screening Service.
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Requirements
- Registered General Nurse: Applicants must be a registered general nurse with appropriate knowledge and experience.
- Specific Training: Specific training will be provided.
- Driving License: Travelling between sites will be required, so a full driving license would be advantageous.
- IT Skills and Attention to Detail: This role is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and subject to significant national audit, therefore it requires good IT skills and attention to detail.
- Education: Specific training and induction is provided, along with mandatory attendance at university for the completion of the Specialist Screening Practitioner module at level 6/7.
About Us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
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Our Values
- Ambition
- Respect
- Compassion
These values guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Claire Beats
- Job Title: Lead SSP
- Email Address: claire.beats@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0121 507 3637
Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
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