Specialist Screening Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust in the North East is seeking a committed Specialist Screening Practitioner to enhance the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, coordinating screenings, and collaborating across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a keen interest in colorectal care. The Trust offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive health and well-being programme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Access to professional development training

On-site nursery places

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and holistic assessment skills required.
• Interest in endoscopy, polyp management, and general cancer care preferred.
• Desirable familiarity with health promotion practice and nurse-led clinics.
• Ability to work across sites, evenings and Saturdays is crucial.
• Valid driving license and vehicle usage for work essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening for patients in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Assess patients prior to colorectal investigations.
• Support patients in navigating clinical pathways.
• Collaborate with Screening Programme Hub and acute services.
• Coordinate health promotion activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Holistic assessment skills

Interest in endoscopy

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

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 implement the national initiative of age reduction in Bowel Cancer Screening. The age range will be reducing to 50 years of age and Lynch syndrome surveillance will soon become part of the Bowel Cancer Screening service.

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.

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

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication, holistic assessment skills, and 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 running of nurse-led clinics is desirable.
• Ability to work across sites and on some evenings and Saturdays is crucial; a valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work is essential.
• To provide a screening service for patients participating in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme North of Tyne.

Additional Information

• The North of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is a partnership between Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.
• Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
• We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and a mindful employer.
• Reasonable adjustments for interviews can be requested by contacting the HR Recruitment Team.
• Pre-employment checks may be required in line with FPPR, CQC and NHS England guidance.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence; check UKVI eligibility before applying.
• DBS certification (if required) will be paid by the applicant via salary deduction.
• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the Screening Practitioner course at Liverpool John Moore’s University within the first 12 months (mandatory, includes residential element).

Benefits and About Us

• Extensive staff health and well-being programme and access to the Wellbeing Hub.
• Flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria apply).
• Opportunities for professional development through extensive training programmes.
• On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice and access to savings schemes.
• Northumbria Healthcare is recognised as an outstanding NHS trust with a broad range of health services across Northumberland and North Tyneside.