Job summary Are you looking for a more advanced nursing role? Would you like to join an energetic, committed and friendly team to help early detection and prevention of bowel cancer? We are looking to recruit a Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) to join our dedicated and brilliant nursing team. As a programme we are building for the future, including screening a younger population from age 50 and expanding the service to include patients with Lynch syndrome. We pride ourselves on exceptional patient experience, and as we continue to move towards our ambitious strategy, we require a motivated professional individual with excellent clinical skills to join us Main duties of the job You will work closely with a team of SSP's and administrators with support guidance and supervision from the Deputy and Lead SSP. The role will require you to apply advanced expert clinical knowledge and experience alongside evidence based decision making skills to support patients taking part in the programme About us You will act as the patients' advocate supporting them to navigate the programme and make informed choices at all stages of the pathway. Utilising specialist knowledge and advanced communication and interpersonal skills when supporting patients and their families and carers. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 241-207AA-25 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road, Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities Experience of working within Endoscopy/Colorectal/Gastroenterology or GI Cancer is essential along with caseload management skills. Right now, public awareness of bowel cancer is growing rapidly, and alongside this is the expansion of the programme, making it an important time to join us. If this role sounds like one you could thrive in we encourage you to contact us for an informal chat about this exciting role. Please contact: Claire Donnelly Deputy Lead SSP Tel 01204 390432 Claire.Donnellyboltonft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Experience of working within Endoscopy/Colorectal/Gastroenterology or GI Cancer is essential along with caseload management skills. Right now, public awareness of bowel cancer is growing rapidly, and alongside this is the expansion of the programme, making it an important time to join us. If this role sounds like one you could thrive in we encourage you to contact us for an informal chat about this exciting role. Please contact: Claire Donnelly Deputy Lead SSP Tel 01204 390432 Claire.Donnellyboltonft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Practitioner Relevant post registration Health related degree or working towards post registration specialist qualifications Evidence of continued learning and recent professional development Desirable Mentorship / assessor qualification Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Additional qualifications in specific area (EG; advanced communication, BCSS training, gastroenterology, endoscopy, cancer) Counselling Course Experience Essential Post registration experience working within colorectal/gastroenterology/cancer/ endoscopy (or equivalent specialist practice experience) Experience of health promotion Desirable Awareness of National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and current events relating to cancer services Experience in Endoscopy services, or Pre- operative assessment or other role requiring history taking and assessment skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Desirable Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies Knowledge of Lynch syndrome and other associated colorectal conditions Skills Essential Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills with the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings Understanding of the consent process and associated legislation Examples of effective team working with evidence of leadership skills with the ability to motivate all staff groups Analytical, with enquiry / problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions and prioritise own workload Computer literate and the ability to maintain accurate records Desirable Presentation skills Experience in developing and participating in service development and implementation of change in clinical practice Able to obtain informed consent for endoscopy Experience of research and audit ECDL / equivalent ICT qualification Personal attributes Essential Enthusiastic and professional Ability to work a variety of shifts across a 7 day week Adaptable Ability to prioritise tasks Car owner and Driver with the ability to travel between multiple sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Practitioner Relevant post registration Health related degree or working towards post registration specialist qualifications Evidence of continued learning and recent professional development Desirable Mentorship / assessor qualification Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Additional qualifications in specific area (EG; advanced communication, BCSS training, gastroenterology, endoscopy, cancer) Counselling Course Experience Essential Post registration experience working within colorectal/gastroenterology/cancer/ endoscopy (or equivalent specialist practice experience) Experience of health promotion Desirable Awareness of National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and current events relating to cancer services Experience in Endoscopy services, or Pre- operative assessment or other role requiring history taking and assessment skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Desirable Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies Knowledge of Lynch syndrome and other associated colorectal conditions Skills Essential Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills with the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings Understanding of the consent process and associated legislation Examples of effective team working with evidence of leadership skills with the ability to motivate all staff groups Analytical, with enquiry / problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions and prioritise own workload Computer literate and the ability to maintain accurate records Desirable Presentation skills Experience in developing and participating in service development and implementation of change in clinical practice Able to obtain informed consent for endoscopy Experience of research and audit ECDL / equivalent ICT qualification Personal attributes Essential Enthusiastic and professional Ability to work a variety of shifts across a 7 day week Adaptable Ability to prioritise tasks Car owner and Driver with the ability to travel between multiple sites 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. 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. 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road, Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)