Bowel Cancer Specialist Screening Practitioner/ Nurse Educator
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L78XP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-26-0874 |
Summary
Clinical Practice Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre. Be responsible for care delivery to patients identified by the screening programme and will meet the needs of patients arising because of: Having been called to participate in screeningHaving been identified as positive on screeningNeeding to be assessed as fit to undertake screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigationsNeeding to be able to make informed decisions prior undergoing screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic interventionsHaving been identified as requiring further intervention, treatment, surveillance follow-up or discharge To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills with patients and carers when breaking bad news and providing psychological support on diagnosis, treatment and symptom managementEnsure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in primary, secondary, tertiary or out-patient care settings, during all stages of the screening pathwayTo establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that when cancer is detected, there is timely presentation and transfer of patients to the multi-disciplinary teamPopulate and maintain the BCSP local databaseParticipate in ongoing data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit with responsibility for the follow-up of patients at 30 daysPerform comprehensive assessment of patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to BCSPCollect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient recordsWork collaboratively with other professionals and organisations to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to referrals to local MDTs. Leadership & Quality Improvement Contribute to workforce planning and succession strategies. Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery. Monitor and audit SSP practice, ensuring compliance with national standards. Support research, evaluation, and dissemination of best practice in SSP education. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in training and service delivery. Clinical Governance / Quality To ensure that clinical risks are identified, reported and managed within the department and adhere to local clinical governance policies Identify need for, and undertake, research, clinical audit and benchmarking in order to improve effectiveness of patient care Disseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work Promote patient and public involvement activities in the BCSP, leading to service improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights Registered nurses have a responsibility to: Maintain active status on NMC register Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Maintain to update skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues Maintain a professional portfolioThis post will be subject to a standard disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Please read the enclosed information about CRB disclosures. Further information is available on the CRB website, www.crb.gov.uk. Effort & Working Conditions Frequent requirement for concentration during patient consultations and training delivery. Requirement to support patient care and capture live data during clinical consultations and procedures Exposure to distressing information when counselling patients with suspected cancer. Requirement to travel between screening centres and programme hubs as needed. Education and training development Design, deliver, and evaluate structured induction programmes for new and existing SSPs.Ensure ongoing SSP compliance with NHS competency frameworks aligned with national BCSP standards.Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and ongoing CPD opportunities.Act as a resource for complex case discussions and reflective practice.Lead simulation, skills-based training, and assessment of SSP competencies.Liaise with programme hubs, training providers, and national bodies to ensure alignment with national guidance.Address specific health targets e.g. cancer waits related to own area of practice through educationEnsure team and personal compliance with regards to Trust mandatory training requirements