AAA London Network Event 27 Nov 2015 John Martin role of clinical lead presentation

1. Public Health England is responsible for the NHS Screening Programmes
Quality Assurance (London)
Role of Director/Clinical Lead
Dr John Martin
Director of Screening
West London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre
AAA Network Day 27 Nov 2015

2. Screening Pathway
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Screening
Test
Intervention
Invite

3. Nature of Screening Service
• Nature of clients
• High quality
experience
• Uniform Service
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All elements committed to screening

4. Specific Responsibilities
• Meet service objectives
• Quality Assurance
• Clinical Governance
• Training and
development of staff
• Service development
and planning
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5. Clinical Governance
• Ensure clear structure of
responsibilities and accountability
• Section 251
• Quality management system
• Work Instructions
• Operational Policies
• Adverse Incidents
• Reporting
• Reviewing
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6. Quality Assurance
• Internal review
• Comprehensive Audits
• Performance Reviews
• Risk Management
• Patient feedback
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7. Benefits of Screening Programme
• Funding
• Specific role
• Dedicated team
• Rewarding clients
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8. Challenges of Screening Programme
• Close monitoring
• Trust processes
• Job planning
• Impact on
symptomatic service
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9. QA Visits
• Supportive
• Opportunity to review
practice
• Educational
• Drive up standards
• Lever
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10. How to survive!
• Communication
• Engage all stakeholders
• Local
• Regional
• National
• Maintain Overview
• Delegation
• Teamwork
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11. Any Questions ?
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