CNS Lead Nurse Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP)
The closing date is 19 June 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Screening Team for a Specialist Screening Practitioner CNS Lead.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and involvement in the operational management of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) within Cornwall. Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, equitable screening service that adheres to national standards and guidelines while maximising participation rates and positive patient experiences. They will be responsible for providing highly specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients and staff within the bowel cancer screening programme.
The post holder will lead quality assurance activity and specialist BCSP knowledge within the service, evaluating service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change, working in partnership with the programme manager to meet demand with capacity. They will also develop and maintain robust clinical governance frameworks, driving continuous quality improvement, and foster a culture of excellence within the service.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the supervision of a senior nurse and/or consultant gastroenterologist, the post-holder will utilise their specialist knowledge and skills.
The post holder will be expected to work one day per month in ward-based clinical practice (unless previously exempt through the exception panel process).
The post holder will initially be based in the specialty of Gastroenterology in Specialist Services and Surgery. The post holder will be a highly experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the Centre Director of the Cornwall Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to provide continuity in the management, clinical treatment and care of patients to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be able to take a relevant history and clinical assessment to develop a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their knowledge and skills while being supported by medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon established guidelines.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
7226879
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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