Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment to the newly created role(s) of Screening Practitioner (SP) as part of a 23 month fixed term pilot programme, within the Cheshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) based at Leighton Hospital.
This post would suit a qualified patient facing staff member with current NMC/HCPC registration, who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in a specialist Colorectal service and who has a keen interest in improving screening uptake through identifying and addressing health inequalities.
Although the programme offices are based at Leighton hospital the clinical team cover the whole of Cheshire and as such, we would welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals located in West and East Cheshire as well as those local to Leighton.
Funding is initially in place for 23 months from 1st April 2026 until 1st May 2028.
We would encourage any interested applicants to arrange to call and discuss the role and/or visit the screening team.
Anyone invited to interview will be asked to submit a short 5-minute presentation on Health Inequalities and present this on the day.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the English National BCSP.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (level 1) or Allied Healthcare Professional with a qualification in a patient facing profession (EG; Radiographer, Operating Department Practitioner, Paramedic or similar), with or working towards a health-related degree or with an equivalent level of experience.
They must have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information and have good IT and team working skills.
There is the expectation that the post holder(s) will work collaboratively with the BCSP Management team and North West Screening and Immunisation Team who commission the BCSP, to identify and deliver a yearly independent health improvement project.
Post holders are also required to attend and successfully complete a 2 day course to use and access the Bowel Cancer Screening computer System (BCSS), as soon as possible after commencement in role.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an integral member of the Bowel Cancer Screening team, the role of the Screening Practitioner (SP) is to work alongside Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSPs), BCSP Administration and BCSP Management teams (Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead & Deputy Lead SSPs) and contribute to the day to day running of the service, providing high quality individualised patient care for individuals with an abnormal Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) result or those within the BCSP surveillance programmes.
The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the BCSP Management team to evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of the role and as such will need to be comfortable in producing and presenting reports to patients, members of the public and colleagues of all levels across host and partner organisations.
Alongside the Health Promotion focus, the role will also involve undertaking simple clinical assessments, booking endoscopic procedures, attending endoscopy, giving simple histology results, supporting patients with a new cancer diagnosis, supporting the SSP team with attendance at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, monitoring patient pathways, managing patients for repeat tests and participating in clinical audit activities.
A detailed Job Description is attached.
Anyone invited to interview will be asked to submit a short 5-minute presentation on Health Inequalities and present this on the day.
Applicants should be aware that this role is part of a 23 month fixed term pilot programme, and as such further funding after 31st March 2028 is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an integral member of the Bowel Cancer Screening team, the role of the Screening Practitioner (SP) is to work alongside Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSPs), BCSP Administration and BCSP Management teams (Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead & Deputy Lead SSPs) and contribute to the day to day running of the service, providing high quality individualised patient care for individuals with an abnormal Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) result or those within the BCSP surveillance programmes.
The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the BCSP Management team to evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of the role and as such will need to be comfortable in producing and presenting reports to patients, members of the public and colleagues of all levels across host and partner organisations.
Alongside the Health Promotion focus, the role will also involve undertaking simple clinical assessments, booking endoscopic procedures, attending endoscopy, giving simple histology results, supporting patients with a new cancer diagnosis, supporting the SSP team with attendance at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, monitoring patient pathways, managing patients for repeat tests and participating in clinical audit activities.
A detailed Job Description is attached.
Anyone invited to interview will be asked to submit a short 5-minute presentation on Health Inequalities and present this on the day.
Applicants should be aware that this role is part of a 23 month fixed term pilot programme, and as such further funding after 31st March 2028 is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience across a variety of specialties
Desirable
- Previous endoscopy or patient assessment experience
- Experience in health promotion/public health
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (patient facing)
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continued learning
- Commitment to undertake induction and further learning
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification
- Counselling/Coaching skills
- Communication skills training
- Knowledge of Health Inequalities
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Professional accountability and NHS issues knowledge
- Importance of equality & diversity and rights in patient care
- Team working in an MDT
- Assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised care
- Prioritise own workload
- Undertake independent project and present findings/information
- Articulate with good written & verbal skills
- Good communication skills
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to contribute to policy development
- Good IT skills
- Ability to travel independently across Cheshire
Desirable
- Aware of BCSP
- Aware of current events in relation to cancer services
- Aware of cancer targets
- Audit & Research participation
- Understanding of JAG/BSG/BCSP regulations and guidance
- Knowledge of lower GI anatomy, pathology and Colorectal cancer
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates trust values and behaviours
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A commitment to working together and collaboratively with other staff and services
- Listen to and value everyone's contribution
- Innovate, welcome & embrace change
- Treat everyone fairly and equitably
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
- Requirement to stand for periods of time when working in endoscopy
- Requirement to use a computer monitor most days for most of a shift
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience across a variety of specialties
Desirable
- Previous endoscopy or patient assessment experience
- Experience in health promotion/public health
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (patient facing)
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continued learning
- Commitment to undertake induction and further learning
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification
- Counselling/Coaching skills
- Communication skills training
- Knowledge of Health Inequalities
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Professional accountability and NHS issues knowledge
- Importance of equality & diversity and rights in patient care
- Team working in an MDT
- Assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised care
- Prioritise own workload
- Undertake independent project and present findings/information
- Articulate with good written & verbal skills
- Good communication skills
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to contribute to policy development
- Good IT skills
- Ability to travel independently across Cheshire
Desirable
- Aware of BCSP
- Aware of current events in relation to cancer services
- Aware of cancer targets
- Audit & Research participation
- Understanding of JAG/BSG/BCSP regulations and guidance
- Knowledge of lower GI anatomy, pathology and Colorectal cancer
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates trust values and behaviours
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A commitment to working together and collaboratively with other staff and services
- Listen to and value everyone's contribution
- Innovate, welcome & embrace change
- Treat everyone fairly and equitably
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
- Requirement to stand for periods of time when working in endoscopy
- Requirement to use a computer monitor most days for most of a shift
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).
