CNS Lead Nurse Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP)

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at NHS for a Specialist Screening Practitioner CNS Lead. The role involves clinical leadership in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, ensuring high-quality care, and leading improvement initiatives. Candidates should be NMC registered and have relevant nursing experience, with a salary between £46,148 and £52,809 pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to ongoing medical education

Qualifications

• NMC Registration and a First Level Degree are essential.
• Masters level or equivalent and specialties are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in audit, research, and teaching within nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Evaluate service delivery and implement quality improvements.
• Work multidisciplinary team to support clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Nursing Skills

Critical Decision Making

Education

NMC Registration

First Level Degree

Masters Level Education (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Screening Team for a Specialist Screening Practitioner CNS Lead.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and involvement in the operational management of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) within Cornwall. Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, equitable screening service that adheres to national standards and guidelines while maximising participation rates and positive patient experiences. They will be responsible for providing highly specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients and staff within the bowel cancer screening programme.

The post holder will lead quality assurance activity and specialist BCSP knowledge within the service, evaluating service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change, working in partnership with the programme manager to meet demand with capacity. They will also develop and maintain robust clinical governance frameworks, driving continuous quality improvement, and foster a culture of excellence within the service.

Main duties of the job

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the supervision of a senior nurse and/or consultant gastroenterologist, the post-holder will utilise their specialist knowledge and skills.

The post holder will be expected to work one day per month in ward-based clinical practice (unless previously exempt through the exception panel process).

The post holder will initially be based in the specialty of Gastroenterology in Specialist Services and Surgery. The post holder will be a highly experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the Centre Director of the Cornwall Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to provide continuity in the management, clinical treatment and care of patients to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

7226879

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration
• Holds a first level degree

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent
• University qualification in specialty or willingness to commence within 12 months
• Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
• Managerial experience/ leading a team
• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience Essential

• Relevant nursing experience within specialty
• Audit or research experience
• Teaching and education experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration
• Holds a first level degree

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent
• University qualification in specialty or willingness to commence within 12 months
• Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
• Managerial experience/ leading a team
• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience Essential

• Relevant nursing experience within specialty
• Audit or research experience
• Teaching and education experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)