Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology / Bowel Screening
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 32.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 156-7226879
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
CNS Lead Nurse Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Holds a first level degree
Desirable criteria
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
- University qualification in specialty or willingness to commence within 12 months
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
- Managerial experience/ leading a team
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant nursing experience within specialty
- Audit or research experience
- Teaching and education experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jan Crapp
- Job title
- Clinical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 250000
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