Autonomous Bowel Cancer Screening Nurse Practitioner

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Specialist Screening Practitioner to oversee the bowel cancer screening programme. The role requires autonomous assessment and management planning for patients across three hospital sites, with travel between sites and adherence to national policies.

Applicants must be a registered general nurse with suitable knowledge and experience. Training will be provided, including a university module at level 6/7, and driving between sites is

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with appropriate knowledge and experience.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail for national audit requirements.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work autonomously within the MDT.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for patients within the bowel screening programme.
• Provide autonomous management plans and ensure high-quality care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team across sites.
• Adhere to Trust and Bowel cancer screening policies and protocols.

Skills

Autonomy

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered general nurse (RGN)

NMC registered

Job description

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Specialist Screening Practitioner to oversee the bowel cancer screening programme. The role requires autonomous assessment and management planning for patients across three hospital sites, with travel between sites and adherence to national policies.

Applicants must be a registered general nurse with suitable knowledge and experience. Training will be provided, including a university module at level 6/7, and driving between sites is