Specialist Screening Practitioner, Bowel Cancer Screening

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a registered nurse in the Bowel Cancer Screening Department. This Band 6 role is perfect for those looking to develop into a Specialist Screening Practitioner, facilitating patient experiences and managing clinical assessments across multiple sites. Join a trusted organization committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current UK registration.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Willingness to attend specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient journeys for screenings.
• Manage caseload of patients with positive FIT tests.
• Attend endoscopy lists and follow up with patients.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to work within the Bowel Cancer Screening Department. This is a substantive 37.5-hour Band 6 role and an ideal opportunity for those who would like to develop a career as a Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP).

The Bowel Cancer Screening Department covers both Trust sites, these being University Hospital Coventry, and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, along with our satellite centres within North Warwickshire, and South Warwickshire Foundation Trust. Please note that this role will require independent travel between these regional centres.

Applicants will be expected to be up to date in their practice; able to develop their skills and contribute to the development of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

If you are interested in this position, we would welcome informal visits to the Department to find out more about what the job entails.

Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The role of the SSP is to facilitate the patient journey for those referred to the Centre with a positive FIT test. This involves giving patients the required information to enable them to make appropriate choices for investigation and carrying out health assessments either in a clinical setting. SSPs are also responsible for preparing and attending Bowel Cancer Screening endoscopy lists., and for the follow up of the patient episode post procedure.

An essential requirement is to attend the Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner course and to undertake further training to enable the successful candidate to fulfil the SSP requirements.

• Nurse Led clinics
• Assessment of the patient
• Scheduling of procedure
• Data collection
• Discussion of findings
• Arranging follow up and referral to other specialties
• Supporting the Patient throughout the screening journey

It is important that applicants have good IT and organisational skills along with the ability to communicate with both patients and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

An essential requirement is to attend the Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Practitioner course and to undertake further training to enable the successful candidate to fulfil the SSP requirements.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-7258628

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description Job responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of FIT test positive patients within BCSP and Trust guidelines and policies (Core Dimension HWB2 Level 3).To maintain own expert level of competence.
• Support the BCSP Lead Nurse in improving service performance and developing new models of working that may influence participation in the BCSP (Core Dimension 4 Level 3 and G2 Level 2).
• Deputise for the BCSP Lead Nurse when appropriate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of FIT test positive patients within BCSP and Trust guidelines and policies (Core Dimension HWB2 Level 3).To maintain own expert level of competence.
• Support the BCSP Lead Nurse in improving service performance and developing new models of working that may influence participation in the BCSP (Core Dimension 4 Level 3 and G2 Level 2).
• Deputise for the BCSP Lead Nurse when appropriate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Desirable

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Experience Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge Essential

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Desirable

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Skills Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

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Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Desirable

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Experience Essential

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Desirable

• See supporting documents

Knowledge Essential

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Desirable

• See supporting documents

Skills Essential

• See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• see supporting documents

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)