Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Screening Practitioner to support the bowel cancer screening programme. The role emphasizes autonomous practice, cross-site collaboration, and delivering high-quality patient care within a national training framework.

You will work predominantly at University Hospital Southampton with opportunities to cross-site and network with nurses and programme leaders.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Masters Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Qualification in specialist area of practice.
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines).
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and psychosocial needs of screening participants.
• Communicate effectively to empower informed health choices.
• Act as advocate and provide education to patients and their families.
• Prepare patients for colorectal examination across sites in the catchment area.
• Lead and advise colleagues in collaboration with other health care professionals.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring staff

Teaching

Self-reflection

Personal accountability

Education

NMC registration

Masters Degree

Specialist practice qualification

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Screening Practitioner to support the bowel cancer screening programme. The role emphasizes autonomous practice, cross-site collaboration, and delivering high-quality patient care within a national training framework.

You will work predominantly at University Hospital Southampton with opportunities to cross-site and network with nurses and programme leaders.