Specialist Screening Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Newcastle is seeking a committed Specialist Screening Practitioner. In this role, you will provide high-quality screening services for bowel cancer and work across multiple sites to support patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a keen interest in cancer care, and be flexible with working hours. Completion of a mandated course within 12 months is required. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care in the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal or cancer nursing preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and flexible hours.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening service for bowel cancer.
• Assess patients before colorectal investigations.
• Act as patient advocate for navigation through pathways.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Holistic assessment skills

Interest in endoscopy

Organizational skills

Managerial skills

Education

Completion of Screening Practitioner course

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Specialist Screening Practitioner to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to implement the national initiative of age reduction in Bowel Cancer Screening. The age range will be reducing to 50 years of age. Lynch syndrome surveillance will also soon become part of the Bowel Cancer Screening service. Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic syndrome which increases a patient\'s lifetime risk of developing various cancers, including bowel cancer.

Role and location

The post involves providing high quality and seamless patient care for the North of Tyne population, who are being screened for bowel cancer. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following a probation period and will be responsible for the delivery of care to service users across multiple sites of both trusts. The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle with an additional office at North Tyneside General Hospital.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and holistic assessment skills.
• A keen interest in endoscopy, polyp management and general cancer care.
• Previous experience in endoscopy, colorectal or cancer nursing would be advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with health promotion practice and the running of nurse-led clinics.
• Ability to work across sites and to work some evenings and Saturdays; a valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work are essential.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with excellent communication, organisational and managerial skills.
• Completion of the Screening Practitioner\'s course at Liverpool John Moore’s University within the first 12 months of joining (residential element) is mandatory.

About the Trust and Service

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities and health centres. We aim to give people greater choice and control over their care to help them live independently and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Responsibilities

• Provide a screening service for patients participating in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme North of Tyne.
• Assess patients prior to commencing colorectal investigations.
• Act as patient advocate supporting them to navigate clinical pathways for colorectal cancer conditions.
• Work collaboratively with the Screening Programme Hub providing the link with the acute services.
• Coordinate health promotion activities with local providers to facilitate awareness and access.

Partnership

The North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is a partnership between Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.