Autonomous Nurse Specialist - Bowel Cancer Screening

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Specialist Screening Practitioner to join the Shropshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. You will work across William Farr House and other screening sites, providing nurse-led clinics, patient assessments, and information to participants in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, with training and development opportunities, and

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and as an autonomous practitioner, managing caseload of patients within the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Undertake nurse-led clinics, including patient assessment, provision of information, and supporting individuals preparing for endoscopic and radiological investigations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues, including the delivery of sensitive and complex information such as breaking significant news.
• Collaborate closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and seamless care across all stages of the screening process.
• Contribute to achieving Trust objectives, as well as local and national targets set by the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Accurately record and maintain patient data using the national Bowel Cancer Screening IT system.
• Undertake and successfully complete all required trainings
• Participate in ongoing professional development, supported by in-house training, supervision, and mentorship to meet the requirements of the role.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant to the role, with desirable exposure to areas such as screening, gastroenterology, endoscopy, pre-assessment, or oncology.
• Demonstrate strong IT skills, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and effective use of digital systems.

Job description

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Specialist Screening Practitioner to join the Shropshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. You will work across William Farr House and other screening sites, providing nurse-led clinics, patient assessments, and information to participants in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, with training and development opportunities, and