nurse

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to support the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This role involves assessing suitability for colonoscopy, delivering both nurse-led and virtual clinics, and managing a caseload in Luton and Bedfordshire. Candidates should be registered nurses with strong organisational and communication skills. Comprehensive training and mentor support will be provided to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

High quality training and development programme

Mentor support throughout onboarding

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Strong organisational, communication skills, and flexibility for varied hours.
• Must complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ suitability for colonoscopy and communicate results.
• Deliver nurse-led and virtual clinics in Luton and Bedfordshire.
• Manage caseloads and make decisions based on assessments.
• Advocate for individuals to make informed screening choices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Flexible working

Education

Registered nurse certification

Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate

Tools

Bowel Cancer Screening database

Job description

Overview

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is a well established service that reduces bowel cancer mortality by 16%. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to support the programme across Luton, Bedford, and Dunstable.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ suitability for colonoscopy and communicate test results.
• Deliver nurse‑led and virtual clinics within the community of Luton and Bedfordshire.
• Manage an own caseload, making decisions based on assessment outcomes.
• Attend colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings at participating Trusts.
• Advocate for individuals, empowering families to make informed screening choices.
• Support health promotion teams to improve uptake and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Strong organisational, communication and flexible working skills – screening lists may run 7 days a week.
• Must complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months of employment at Liverpool John Moore’s University.
• Experience with virtual course training for the Bowel Cancer Screening database.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and 2‑day virtual course training.
• Mentor support throughout onboarding.
• High quality training and development programme to help grow your career.
• Supportive high performing Trust environment with 7,500 staff caring for a growing population.