Screening Specialist Practitioner Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£39959.00 to £48117.00
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5682488
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Job summary
To support the Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner in delivering the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme across the South of Tyne Bowel Cancer Screening Centre (South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT, and Gateshead NHS Foundation Trusts) as part of a Screening specialist practitioner team
Main duties of the job
As part of a SSP team the post holder will;
- Work collaboratively with the Hub
- Coordinate and provide care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals, arising as a consequent of the Screening Programme
- Acting as the patient's advocate, supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening programme
- To assist the Health Improvement Practitioner in the co-ordination of health promotion activities with local health promotion services to improve access to screening across all sections of the population.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
297-8354587
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Ave
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centred approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to;
Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme.
Undertake 3 days training course for BCSS
Work in capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP
Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities
Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions.
Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation.
Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme
Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment
Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques
Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists
Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise
Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations
Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy
Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology department
Will ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation
Will work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway
Must audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards
Will have the knowledge to provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions.
Adhere to code of practice for safe administration of medicines.
Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner
Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room
Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages
Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centred approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to;
Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme.
Undertake 3 days training course for BCSS
Work in capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP
Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities
Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions.
Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation.
Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme
Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment
Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques
Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists
Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise
Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations
Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy
Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology department
Will ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation
Will work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway
Must audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards
Will have the knowledge to provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions.
Adhere to code of practice for safe administration of medicines.
Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner
Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room
Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages
Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols
What you need to do now
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