Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Screening Practitioner to work in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The successful candidate will deliver patient care, conduct assessments, counsel patients on test results, and attend colonoscopy procedures. Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with excellent communication and IT skills. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for professional development funding. This role requires travel between hospitals and offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with a health related degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in caseload assessment and management.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Pre-assess patients in clinic.
• Counsel individuals who have tested positive for FIT.
• Attend colonoscopy procedures and enter data live into the system.
• Inform patients of their results, including potential cancer diagnosis.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse level 1

Nursing or Health related degree

Counselling qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Screening Practitioner to work in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The successful candidate will deliver patient care, conduct assessments, counsel patients on test results, and attend colonoscopy procedures. Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with excellent communication and IT skills. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for professional development funding. This role requires travel between hospitals and offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care.