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The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centred approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to;

 ·      Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme.

·         Undertake 3 days residential training course for BCSS

·         Work in capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP

·         Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities

·         Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions.

·       Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation.

·         Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme

·        Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment

·        Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques

·         Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists

·         Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise

·        Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations

·        Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy

·         Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology department

·         Will ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation

·         Will work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway

·         Must audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards

·         Will have the knowledge to provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions.

·         Adhere to code of practice for safe administration of medicines.

·         Restock bowel preparation supplies from pharmacy, ensuring rotation of stock including monitoring of expiry dates

·         Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner

·         Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room

·        Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages

·         Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols