We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join this exciting and fast-moving service.
The main function of your role will be to assess participants' fitness for colonoscopy, support them through the process including communicating results, providing a quality service, and maintaining accurate records.
You will attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, link with health promotion teams, and work independently across Mid & South Essex Trust with the support of a team environment.
It is essential that you have good organisational and communication skills, and you must be able to work flexibly as screening lists may be undertaken 7 days a week, possibly including some evenings.
If you are considering applying, please contact Karen Steggles, Lead Nurse, at 01268 524900 ext. 1360 or email karen.steggles@nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
You will be supported through a comprehensive induction, including training, and will be required to attend a 3-day residential course to learn the Bowel Cancer Screening database.
You are expected to complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months of employment at Liverpool John Moores University.
The office base for our screening services is currently at Basildon Hospital; however, you will be expected to work across all hospital sites in Mid & South Essex.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services to improve patients' health and wellbeing, and to provide a vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career growth.
We aim to utilise our skills and experiences to become the best we can be. As one organization, we will recruit and retain more specialist staff through expanded employment opportunities across our Trust.
If you are seeking an exciting role that uses your unique qualities, we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
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