Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wolverhampton Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse to join our screening team. As a Band 6 Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) you will employed by The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust and based at New Cross Hospital, but you will be required to work across multiple sites, including Cannock Chase Hospital and The Dudley Group Hospitals. Additionally you must have good Information Technology (IT) skills as this post also includes daily data entry into a national screening database. Specialist training will be provided for use of the Bowel Cancer Screening IT system, Open Exeter. Some experience in health promotion is also an advantage, but not essential. Advanced communication training is also desirable, but not essential. You should also hold a full driving licence, have access to a car and be willing to travel between hospital sites. Main duties of the job As an Specialist Screening Practitioner it is mandatory to start the SSP course within one year of appointment. This course is provided by Liverpool John Moore's University or Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, run in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Support and mentorship will be provided during this period of study. You will be given the time to attend study days at either allocated university but there will need to be a commitment to self directed study outside of working hours. You must successfully complete this course in order to continue working within the screening programme. We are looking for an experienced hardworking, flexible and committed individual to join our team, providing high quality care to all screening participants. You will be responsible for supporting the Bowel Cancer Screening Programmes with the Lead SSP. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team, and as an autonomous practitioner. You will be responsible for undertaking nurse led clinics including patient assessment, provision of information and preparation and support of those undergoing endoscopic or radiological investigations, within the screening programme. The role requires you to communicate and work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team across different hospital trusts. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information to both patients and colleagues, including breaking significant news. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 05 February 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 225-DIV2-6818335 Job locations The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities To co-ordinate individualised care for patients in the bowel cancer screening programme, Meeting emotional, physical and psychological needs. To work with the other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a quality service to patients. To act as the patients advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening process. To travel between hospital sites to ensure equity and timeliness of service delivery. To participate in health promotion activities with local health promotion services to improve access to screening by all sections of society within the catchment area. To work collaboratively with the programme hub. Contribute to the smooth transition of patients through the patient journey identified by the National Bowel Cancer Screening programme. Ensure the safety of patients undergoing screening endoscopies.Participate in ensuring that the requirements of informed consent are achieved and recorded for every patient. Identify patients with special risk management needs, adhering to Trust policy. Contribute to practitioner lead clinics including pre-assessment of patients prior to screening colonoscopy and the provision of follow-up clinics for patients not referred to the MDT. Support the education of all the members of the health care team, mentoring as and when required. Attend the mandatory Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner course within 12 months of starting in post. The course is run at Liverpool John Moores University or Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, run in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Share the organisation and delivery of teaching to hospital and community staff, as well as students. With other team members contribute to the provision of health promotion activities to the screening population. Support the BCSP manager and Lead SSP in the development of performance to the National Screening Programme, strategic groups and the wider health community. In the absence of the lead nurse co-ordinate the daily activities of the service. Manage own time and caseload. Job description Job responsibilities To co-ordinate individualised care for patients in the bowel cancer screening programme, Meeting emotional, physical and psychological needs. To work with the other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a quality service to patients. To act as the patients advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening process. To travel between hospital sites to ensure equity and timeliness of service delivery. To participate in health promotion activities with local health promotion services to improve access to screening by all sections of society within the catchment area. To work collaboratively with the programme hub. Contribute to the smooth transition of patients through the patient journey identified by the National Bowel Cancer Screening programme. Ensure the safety of patients undergoing screening endoscopies.Participate in ensuring that the requirements of informed consent are achieved and recorded for every patient. Identify patients with special risk management needs, adhering to Trust policy. Contribute to practitioner lead clinics including pre-assessment of patients prior to screening colonoscopy and the provision of follow-up clinics for patients not referred to the MDT. Support the education of all the members of the health care team, mentoring as and when required. Attend the mandatory Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner course within 12 months of starting in post. The course is run at Liverpool John Moores University or Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, run in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Share the organisation and delivery of teaching to hospital and community staff, as well as students. With other team members contribute to the provision of health promotion activities to the screening population. Support the BCSP manager and Lead SSP in the development of performance to the National Screening Programme, strategic groups and the wider health community. In the absence of the lead nurse co-ordinate the daily activities of the service. Manage own time and caseload. Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Registered Nurse - Degree Level Valid UK driving license Evidence of professional updating in the last 12 months Desirable Gastroenterology and or Endoscopy experience Advanced Communication Training Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Registered Nurse - Degree Level Valid UK driving license Evidence of professional updating in the last 12 months Desirable Gastroenterology and or Endoscopy experience Advanced Communication Training 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 The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)