Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner - Based at Dartford & Medway

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner to join the West Kent & Medway Bowel Cancer Screening Service. This role involves working collaboratively across multiple sites to deliver high-quality patient care and support for those undergoing screening. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while being part of a dedicated team. If you are a registered nurse with a passion for patient care and a desire to further your career in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant post-registration experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients identified by the screening programme.
• Run clinics for patients with abnormal FOB test results.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

History Taking

Data Collection

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma Level Education

Tools

Bowel Cancer Screening Computer System

Job description

Bowel Cancer Screening Practitioner - Based at Dartford & Medway

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner to join the West Kent & Medway Bowel Cancer Screening Service. Please note the role will be a split based role between Darent Valley NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner to join the West Kent & Medway Bowel Cancer Screening Service. Please note the role will be a split based role between Darent Valley NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme invites those aged 50-74 years to complete a home test kit which if positive requires them to attend for further suitability assessment for colonoscopy, as well as incorporating surveillance of Lynch syndrome patients. The service is hosted by Darent Valley Hospital but covers Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells and Medway.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience with the capacity to work as an independent practitioner as part of a broader team. It is desirable that you are able to demonstrate evidence of having worked with patients with lower GI disease or cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to either already have the participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Screening Practitioner Training Course or willing to undertake this within one year of being in post (please note this is a residential course), and training on the Bowel Cancer Screening Computer System will also be provided. The ability to travel freely between all four sites is necessary.

Full time Screening Practitioners working days / shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service. This includes working evenings and weekends.

The post will be based across Darent Valley and Medway, however it is expected that the screening practitioner will work with a team of screening practitioners and will provide cross cover (travelling to other sites including Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Foundation Trust and other providers) and support to other members of the team / lead SSP's across the sites as required.

About Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7161513

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital

Darenth Wood Road/Windmill Road

Dartford/Gillingham

DA2 8DA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Be responsible for care delivery to patients identified by the screening programme and will meet the needs of patients arising as a result of;

Having been called to participate in screening

Having been identified as positive on screening

Needing to be assessed as fit to undertake screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations

Needing to be able to make informed decisions prior undergoing screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic interventions

Having been identified as requiring further intervention, treatment, surveillance follow-up or discharge.

Run clinics for patients with abnormal FOB test results to prepare them for colonoscopy.

Appoint patients to screening colonoscopy sessions.

Attend colonoscopy sessions and record patients pathway ( including data collection such as histology)

Provide clinics for patients who wish to discuss the outcomes of colonoscopy.

Attend flexible sigmoidoscopy screening lists

Consent patients and feedback findings to patients from flexi-screening post procedure

To establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary teams in order to ensure that when cancer is detected, there is timely presentation and transfer of patients to the multi-disciplinary team. This may include MDT attendance.

Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre.

To apply an in-depth knowledge and enhanced communication skills with patients and carers when breaking bad news and providing psychological support on diagnosis, treatment and symptom management.

Ensure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic intervention and seamless transition through agreed pathways in primary, secondary and tertiary care settings, during all stages of the screening pathway.

Populate and maintain the Bowel Cancer Screening Programmes database.

Participate in ongoing data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit with particular responsibility for the follow-up of patients at 30 days post screening.

Collate, evaluate and report patient information by maintaining accurate patient records (such as data on treatment, staging and outcomes provided by the multi-disciplinary team) and participating in audits.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information.

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Person Specification

Education and Training Essential

• Registered health care professional
• Educated to diploma level
  
  

Knowledge Essential

• Aware of national screening and cancer agenda and changes to improve cancer services
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, valid consent and withdrawal of consent
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Endoscopy services and/or colorectal cancer nursing
  
  

Experience Essential

• Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working,
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit or research
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of having worked with/or showing and interest in patients with lower GI disease or cancer
  
  

Personal Attributes Essential

• Comprehensive and subject specific history taking skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and team members
• Ability to communicate sensitive information and maintain accurate records
• Interest in the promotion of screening through mixed forums
• Demonstrates the ability to organise self and team members
• Ability to travel between multiple sites
• IT Skills (standard keyboard user)
• Customer care skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrates a history of continuing professional development
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cancer screening
  
  

Person Specification Education and Training Essential

• Registered health care professional
• Educated to diploma level
  
  

Knowledge Essential

• Aware of national screening and cancer agenda and changes to improve cancer services
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, valid consent and withdrawal of consent
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Endoscopy services and/or colorectal cancer nursing
  
  

Experience Essential

• Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working,
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit or research
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of having worked with/or showing and interest in patients with lower GI disease or cancer
  
  

Personal Attributes Essential

• Comprehensive and subject specific history taking skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and team members
• Ability to communicate sensitive information and maintain accurate records
• Interest in the promotion of screening through mixed forums
• Demonstrates the ability to organise self and team members
• Ability to travel between multiple sites
• IT Skills (standard keyboard user)
• Customer care skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrates a history of continuing professional development
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cancer screening
  
  

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).

Additional information 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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital

Darenth Wood Road/Windmill Road

Dartford/Gillingham

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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