Specialist Screening Practitioner, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Specialist Screening Practitioner for the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire Bowel Screening Programme. The post is based at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, with travel between sites and full training to Level 6/7.

You will work autonomously within a MDT, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults aged 50–75 who receive abnormal home bowel screening results, while adhering to programme policies and local trust guidelines.

Qualifications

• NMC registered.
• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing with evidence of continuing professional development to post-graduate diploma level.
• At least 3 years post registration experience in a relevant discipline.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall responsibility for individuals participating in the bowel screening programme, ensuring thorough assessment and high-quality care.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team and colleagues across sites.
• Support delivery of a consistent, inclusive and equitable screening service for Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
• Meet extensive national audit requirements and complete Specialist Screening Practitioner Level 6/7 training.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Bowel Screening Programme is seeking to recruit a full‑time Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) to join our established and supportive team. This position is based at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon.

Job Overview

The Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Bowel Screening Programme is seeking to recruit a full‑time Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) to join our established and supportive team. This position is based at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon. The programme provides screening services for individuals aged 50 to 75 who receive an abnormal result from their home bowel screening test. SSPs play a vital role in delivering high‑quality care by working autonomously and supporting patients to make informed decisions at every stage of the screening pathway. All practice must align with Trust guidelines and national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme policies and protocols. Applicants must be registered general nurses with relevant clinical knowledge and experience. Full specialist training will be provided. Our screening services operate across three hospital sites: Royal United Hospital Bath, Great Western Hospital Swindon and Salisbury District Hospital. Travel between sites will be required, so holding a full driving licence is advantageous. Working hours are primarily within standard office hours, and bank holiday working is not usually required.

Main duties of the job

You will hold overall responsibility for individuals participating in the bowel screening programme, ensuring they receive thorough assessment, appropriate management plans, and high‑quality, compassionate care. As a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, you will be expected to work autonomously while maintaining close collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team and colleagues across all participating sites. Your role will support the delivery of a consistent, inclusive, and equitable screening service for the population of Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire. As part of the National Screening Programme, this role is subject to extensive national audit requirements. It therefore demands strong IT skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Full training and induction will be provided, including mandatory university attendance to complete the Specialist Screening Practitioner module at Level 6/7. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care. With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward‑looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients. We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities. Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• NMC registered
• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing evidence of continuing professional development to post‑graduate diploma level
• At least 3 years post registration experience in a relevant discipline.
• NHS experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as a Specialist Screening Practitioner and health promotion, colorectal cancer and gastroenterology specialities would be beneficial
• Ability to travel to and provide cover at all sites.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute to service improvement initiatives

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 416.6KB)
• Facts About Salisbury (PDF, 214.5KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Ann Windsor Job title Lead SSP Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01722 429177