Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist

UHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Specialist Screening Practitioner role within the bowel cancer screening programme. The post involves autonomously assessing patients, guiding them through the screening pathway, and delivering high-quality care across multiple sites with robust training in the first year.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs while supporting organisational boundaries and NICE

Responsibilities

• Communication and assessment of health and psychosocial needs within the screening programme.
• Empower patients to make informed health decisions and provide education to patients and families.
• Act as advocate and guide patients through colorectal examination and the screening pathway across catchment sites.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and provide leadership and advice to colleagues.

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Specialist Screening Practitioner role within the bowel cancer screening programme. The post involves autonomously assessing patients, guiding them through the screening pathway, and delivering high-quality care across multiple sites with robust training in the first year.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs while supporting organisational boundaries and NICE