Job overview Closing Date: 29.03.26 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting will take place week commencing 30.03.26 Interview expected to take place in the w/c 06.04.26. (May Change) Due to an expanding service an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bradford & Airedale Bowel Cancer Screening Centre for a Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP). The Centre is based at Bradford Royal Infirmary but the Practitioner will work across both Bradford and Airedale hospital Trusts. The Centre offers bowel screening across the areas of Bradford, Airedale and Wharfedale. The post holder will work autonomously to provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Advert The role is varied and includes: Pre-assessing patients in clinic; Counselling for individuals who have tested positive for FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) as part of the bowel screening programme; Attend colonoscopy procedures, entering data live into the National Bowel Cancer Screening System; Inform patient of their results which may include cancer diagnosis. Post holders will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway. Working for our organisation Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants must be a registered health care professional (RN level 1) with a health related degree / working towards, or equivalent level of experience. The post-holder will have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, and have excellent IT and presentation skills. The role is varied and includes providing clinics, assessment, and counselling for individuals who have tested positive for a Faecal Immunochemical Test as part of the bowel screening programme. The post holder will attend colonoscopy procedures entering data live into the National Bowel Cancer Screening System. The specialist screening practitioner will inform the patient of their results which may include cancer a diagnosis. Post holders will have responsibility for assessing, informing, guiding and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway. The post holder will be able to demonstrate significant experience and professional development, and the successful candidate will be required to attend and successfully pass a Certificate in Professional Development through Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU), which is accredited by the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The LJMU course will be fully funded by the trust following probationary period, if you were to resign from the post within two years of passing this course, you would be required to refund the cost in line with the Trust’s Study Leave policy. Previous experience of working in screening, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or health promotion is desirable but not essential. Please note that this post will include travelling between sites. For more information contact Anthony Doggett or Jean Martin on 01274 382033