Specialist Domiciliary Cervical Screening Nurse @ Lion Health

Job summary

Lion Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Domiciliary Cervical Screening Nurse to support an innovative Domiciliary Cervical Screening Service designed to improve access to life-saving cervical screening and reduce health inequalities across the Black Country.

The Screening Service has been developed in response to the barriers many individuals face when accessing routine cervical screening. It provides appointments within patients' homes and community settings for those unable to attend traditional healthcare environments due to physical disability, frailty, learning disabilities, severe anxiety, mental health conditions, neurodiversity, previous trauma, palliative care needs, caring responsibilities or other complex circumstances that make attending a GP practice challenging.

The service supports the NHS ambition to eliminate cervical cancer through early identification of abnormal cervical cells and increased screening uptake amongst populations traditionally underrepresented within screening programmes. By taking cervical screening directly into the community, the service aims to remove barriers to access, improve patient experience, reduce inequalities and ensure vulnerable individuals benefit from preventative healthcare.

Please note that we are looking for someone to work between 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week. The final working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate cervical screening care whilst maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice, patient safety and professional accountability. The role requires advanced communication skills, excellent clinical judgement and a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.

The post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit activity, performance monitoring and evaluation of this pioneering model of care. As one of the first services of its kind within the region, the role offers a unique opportunity to help shape and influence the future delivery of community-based cervical screening services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving cervical screening uptake across underserved populations whilst supporting the wider objectives of reducing health inequalities, improving health outcomes and delivering personalised care across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

This is a community-based role requiring extensive travel throughout the Black Country, with the majority of working hours spent delivering services within patients' homes and community settings.

About us

Lion Health is a busy and welcoming GP Practice, looking after a registered population of approximately 28,000 patients. We are proud to have a fantastic, dedicated multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paramedics, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, all working together to provide the best possible care for our local community.

Every member of our team plays an important part in keeping the Practice running smoothly, and this role is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy, varied and supportive working environment.

What's in it for you?

We want our team to feel valued and supported, so alongside becoming part of a great team, there are some lovely benefits to enjoy:

• NHS Pension Scheme helping you plan for the future.
• Free on-site parking making your commute that little bit easier.
• On-site gym helping you make time for your wellbeing.
• Sick pay entitlement providing extra peace of mind.
• Competitive annual leave because having time to relax and recharge is important too!
• Colleague Forum -an opportunity for a member of each team to share ideas, have your say, raise suggestions and help shape our workplace.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) access to confidential support when you need it.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team where everyone has a part to play, where your contribution matters and where the work we do makes a real difference to our patients and local community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Assessment and Care

• Deliver cervical screening consultations and procedures within patients' homes.
• Work within NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) national guidance and standards.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments.
• Confirm patient identity and eligibility for screening.
• Obtain informed consent.
• Support patients requiring enhanced communication or reasonable adjustments.
• Utilise trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Escalate clinical issues where necessary.
• Promote cervical screening awareness and education.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Support patients with complex physical, psychological or social needs.

Patient Management

• Develop and implement patient-centred care plans.
• Support desensitisation and familiarisation visits where appropriate.
• Liaise with carers, relatives, advocates and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure continuity of care throughout the patient pathway.
• Promote shared decision making.
• Make referrals and signpost to relevant services where appropriate.

Community Working and Travel

• Undertake extensive travel across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
• Visit patients within their own homes and community settings.
• Manage appointment scheduling and travel routes effectively.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments.
• Transport equipment and clinical supplies required for service delivery.
• Escalate concerns relating to environmental or personal safety risks.

This role requires significant daily travel across the Black Country and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development of the Domiciliary Cervical Screening Service.
• Support implementation of service improvements.
• Participate in service audits.
• Support data collection and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience.
• Promote best practice across the service.

Quality and Compliance

• Maintain NMC registration.
• Comply with clinical governance requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with GDPR.
• Participate in incident reporting and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Work within organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional standards and competencies.

Training and Development

• Participate in mandatory training.
• Undertake Better Conversations and SARC training.
• Attend safeguarding updates.
• Maintain cervical screening accreditation.
• Participate in appraisal and supervision processes.
• Support ongoing professional development activities.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role.

The post holder will attend infection prevention and control training during induction and attend regular updates.

Infection prevention and control responsibilities must be incorporated into appraisal and personal development planning processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The post holder will

• Undertake extensive travel across the Black Country.
• Work within patients' homes and community settings.
• Use display screen equipment frequently.
• Carry and transport equipment.
• Work flexibly according to service need.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Business-use insured vehicle
• Ability to travel extensively across the Black Country
• Enhanced DBS Clearance

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced assessment skills
• Clinical decision-making skills

Desirable

• Public Health experience
• Audit experience
• Quality improvement experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC Registration
• Accredited Cervical Screening Sample Taker

Desirable

• Community Nursing Qualification
• Leadership Qualification
• Teaching / Mentorship Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• NHSCSP Standards
• Safeguarding Legislation
• Infection Prevention & Control

Desirable

• Population Health knowledge
• Health Inequalities programmes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-centred
• Organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptable

Experience

Essential

• Experience undertaking cervical screening
• Experience working autonomously
• Safeguarding experience
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Community Nursing Experience
• Experience supporting vulnerable populations
• Learning Disability experience
• Service development experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lion Health

Address

2 Lowndes Road

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY8 3SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://lion-health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)