Screening Practitioner

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a full-time Screening Practitioner to support the nursing team in the Bowel Cancer Screening service for 12 months. The role involves assisting patients during endoscopy procedures, performing data entry, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should be Registered Nurses with a relevant specialty qualification. Knowledge of endoscopy is preferred but not essential, as full training will be given. The position offers a salary range of £37,259 to £45,356 annually, and requires flexibility to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with completion of preceptorship.
• Knowledge of the Bowel Cancer Screening (BCS) programme.
• Ability to assess and plan nursing care for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist nurses in caring for patients in the bowel cancer screening service.
• Perform direct data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a patient advocate during endoscopy procedures and provide telephone advice.

Skills

IV cannulation and phlebotomy competence

Education

Registered Nurse – passed preceptorship

Qualification in a relevant specialty (Oncology, Gastrointestinal, Health Promotion)

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Screening Practitioner

The closing date is 18 December 2025

We are looking for a full‑time screening practitioner to support the nursing team within the Bowel Cancer Screening (BCS) team for 12 months. BCS has been a designated centre since 2007, covering Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield and Barnet. The nursing team supports patients within endoscopy procedure rooms across UCH, Whittington Hospital and the upcoming lists at Chase Farm Hospital – you will need to work across all three sites.

The team consists of 13 nurses who work closely with administrative and medical staff. Most nurses work longer days within a 4‑day week, but a flexible working pattern can be arranged to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

The screening practitioner supports the specialist nurses in caring for patients within the bowel cancer screening service. Your responsibilities include direct data entry, accurate record‑keeping and acting as a patient advocate throughout the service. The role mainly involves supporting patients in endoscopy procedures, telephone advice and follow‑up.

Knowledge of endoscopy is preferred but not essential; full training, induction and mentorship will be provided.

Job responsibilities

For a detailed Person Specification and full responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – passed preceptorship
• Qualification in a relevant specialty (Oncology, Gastrointestinal, Health Promotion)
• Knowledge of the BCS programme

Experience

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
• Working knowledge of an endoscopy department.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload.

Skills and Abilities

• IV cannulation and phlebotomy competence.

Values – demonstrate ability to meet Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement

• Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this role.

Communication

• Sound verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development; maintains an updated portfolio as per revalidation needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and thus requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS.