Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner B6

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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner B6

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking registered nurses to join our expanding team of Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSPs), within the Surrey Bowel Cancer Screening Team.

This exciting role offers the chance to contribute to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, support surveillance for individuals with Lynch syndrome, and make a real difference in cancer prevention and patient care.

You'll develop specialist skills within a supportive, forward thinking team and play a vital part in improving outcomes across Surrey.

Main duties of the job

To play a pivotal role in supporting the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) delivered by the Surrey Bowel Screening Centre, based in Guildford at Royal Surrey Foundation NHS Trust.

This role requires cross-site working between:

o Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (Frimley Park Hospital)o Ashford and St Peter's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (St Peter's Hospital)o Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (East Surrey Hospital)

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata - including high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF21571

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with the Lead SSP, SSPs, endoscopy team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and the Multidisciplinary Colorectal Team in the Trust(s).

Collaborate working with the Programme Hub, NHS England, and Health Promotion colleagues to deliver the highest standard of care.

Co-ordinate and provide care for patients participating in the screening programme, including those on FIT, Lynch surveillance and surveillance pathways.

Act as a patient advocate supporting informed choices throughout the screening process.

Work collaboratively with the team to support health promotion activities to improve access to screening across all communities

Populate and maintain the local Bowel Screening Programme database.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with the Lead SSP, SSPs, endoscopy team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and the Multidisciplinary Colorectal Team in the Trust(s).

Collaborate working with the Programme Hub, NHS England, and Health Promotion colleagues to deliver the highest standard of care.

Co-ordinate and provide care for patients participating in the screening programme, including those on FIT, Lynch surveillance and surveillance pathways.

Act as a patient advocate supporting informed choices throughout the screening process.

Work collaboratively with the team to support health promotion activities to improve access to screening across all communities

Populate and maintain the local Bowel Screening Programme database.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experienced Registered nurse with current NMC PIN Qualiications Educated to masters level/ degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/manager level/supervisor/ in specialist area.

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualification
• Qualification in advanced communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience. State the specific knowledge
• Experience of assessing patients in a clinical area.
• CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of Lower GI disease including endoscopic and radiological investigations
• Understanding of surgical and oncological treatments
• Understanding of the importance of informed consent
• Clinical Governance and risk management
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with Screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Research and or audit experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experienced Registered nurse with current NMC PIN Qualiications Educated to masters level/ degree level OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/manager level/supervisor/ in specialist area.

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualification
• Qualification in advanced communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience. State the specific knowledge
• Experience of assessing patients in a clinical area.
• CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of Lower GI disease including endoscopic and radiological investigations
• Understanding of surgical and oncological treatments
• Understanding of the importance of informed consent
• Clinical Governance and risk management
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with Screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Research and or audit experience

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Specialist Screening Practitioners

Angela Bates

[email protected]

01483408357

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata - including high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF21571

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

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