Job summary
Lead Nurse for Bowel cancer screening programme
Please refer to the Person specification and Job description attached to this advert
Interview date: 26th January 2026
Main duties of the job
Lead Nurse for Bowel cancer screening programme
Please refer to the Person specification and Job description attached to this advert
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Nurse for Bowel cancer screening programme
Please refer to the Person specification and Job description attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Nurse for Bowel cancer screening programme
Please refer to the Person specification and Job description attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject
- Registration on Part 1 NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
- Knowledge of health promotion
Desirable
- Specialist Screening Practitioner module at either level 6 or 7
- Specialist knowledge of national and local agenda on improving cancer services, specifically colorectal cancer, endoscopic procedures, valid consent and withdrawal of consent
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration education and experience, Relevant clinical experience within an acute field.
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of providing training and education, Experience of quality assurance, audit and research. Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the BCSP.
- Relevant clinical experience within colorectal/gastroenterology/endoscopy
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Proficient computer skills and use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with use of hospital databases (e.g. EPR, etc.)
- Evidence of continuing professional and academic development
Desirable
- Experience with use of variety of databases
- Ability to carry out health assessment and physical examination. Accurately identify complex physical, social and emotional needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Standards setting and Clinical Governance and NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Holds full driving licence - to travel between Trusts on a regular basis as required
- Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Ability to take informed consent for endoscopic procedures
- Advanced communication skills 'Breaking bad news, Nurse have I got cancer' including - written verbal and non-verbal including presentation skills, communicating to mixed abilities and communicating complex information
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English and write as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject
- Registration on Part 1 NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
- Knowledge of health promotion
Desirable
- Specialist Screening Practitioner module at either level 6 or 7
- Specialist knowledge of national and local agenda on improving cancer services, specifically colorectal cancer, endoscopic procedures, valid consent and withdrawal of consent
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration education and experience, Relevant clinical experience within an acute field.
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of providing training and education, Experience of quality assurance, audit and research. Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the BCSP.
- Relevant clinical experience within colorectal/gastroenterology/endoscopy
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Proficient computer skills and use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with use of hospital databases (e.g. EPR, etc.)
- Evidence of continuing professional and academic development
Desirable
- Experience with use of variety of databases
- Ability to carry out health assessment and physical examination. Accurately identify complex physical, social and emotional needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Standards setting and Clinical Governance and NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Holds full driving licence - to travel between Trusts on a regular basis as required
- Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Ability to take informed consent for endoscopic procedures
- Advanced communication skills 'Breaking bad news, Nurse have I got cancer' including - written verbal and non-verbal including presentation skills, communicating to mixed abilities and communicating complex information
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English and write as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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.
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).
