About this role
Job summary
As an Improving Screening Uptake Officer, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service and supporting programme managers and screening staff across the AAA screening programme.
Post holder will focus on improving the uptake of AAA screening across the programme geography.
Main duties of the job
Liaise directly with healthcare colleagues in Primary Carecommunity groups and Place colleagues to improve the uptake of AAA screening by population groups vulnerable to low participation in screening
Promote uptake of AAA screening directly to the eligible population at health promotion events/webinars held across the programme geography
Support eligible individuals to navigate the screening pathway - particularly those who may require reasonable adjustments to address any barriers to access
Use screening programme data to identify GP practices with low uptake rates and work directly with colleagues in these practices, e.g. Care Coordinators, Care Navigators, to support more individuals to take up the offer of screening
Identify reasons for non-attendance across the screening programme and discuss with the programme team any changes that may help address these in order to support improved uptake rates
Maintain an up to date and accurate record of work undertaken to evidence the impact of the post of Improving Screening Uptake Worker
Be a member of the Improving Uptake in Screening Workers network to share learning/ideas and best practice across programmes
Be a member of the AAA Programme Managers networking group to share learning/ideas and best practice across programmes
About us
Based in Preston Lancashire working for Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
In particular, the post holder will:
Liaise directly with healthcare colleagues in Primary Care (GP practices and PCNs), community groups and Place colleagues (ICB and local authority) to improve the uptake of AAA screening particularly by population groups vulnerable to low participation in screening
Promote uptake of AAA screening directly to the eligible population at health promotion events/webinars held across the programme geography
Support eligible individuals to navigate the screening pathway particularly those who may require reasonable adjustments to address any barriers to access
Use screening programme data to identify GP practices with low uptake rates and work directly with colleagues in these practices, e.g. Care Coordinators, Care Navigators, to support more individuals to take up the offer of screening
Identify reasons for non-attendance across the screening programme and discuss with the programme team any changes that may help address these in order to support improved uptake rates
Maintain an up to date and accurate record of work undertaken to evidence the impact of the post of Improving Screening Uptake Worker
Be a member of the Improving Uptake in Screening Workers network to share learning/ideas and best practice across programmes
Be a member of the AAA Programme Managers networking group to share learning/ideas and best practice across programmes
The postholder will contribute to:
Improved uptake rates in AAA screening particularly in groups vulnerable to non-participation/targeted GP practices with low uptake rates
Reduction in non-responders and DNAs
Earlier diagnosis of AAA screening
Improved profile and greater awareness of AAA screening by eligible population and by key system stakeholders
Improved screening experience
Improved health outcomes for eligible individuals
Gain insight into potential barriers to accessing screening and identify areas for service improvement
Person Specification
essential Essential
Knowledge of local area Completion of spreadsheets Completing and presenting reports
Desirable
Previous experience in role Working with GP practices
Desirable Desirable
Working with MDT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Preston Business Centre
Watling Street Road
Preston
PR2 8DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)