Specialist Screening Practitioner, Band 6

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Cheltenham is looking for a Specialist Screening Practitioner, Band 6, to join their Bowel Cancer Screening team. This role requires a registered nurse to manage clinics and support patients through their screening journey. Key responsibilities include providing patient advocacy, managing a caseload, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with relevant experience in Gastroenterology or Cancer Care. Flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Access to on-site nurseries

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with significant experience.
• Experience in Gastroenterology or Cancer Care is essential.
• Proven ability to communicate sensitive information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients independently.
• Provide co-ordination for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Ensure adherence to waiting times and promote health information.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Patient assessment

Education

Registered nurse with substantial post registration experience

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade C or above

Job description

Specialist Screening Practitioner, Band 6 (21 hours a week)

Closing date: 22 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Bowel Cancer Screening team for a fixed term of 9 months to cover maternity leave. We are a small, friendly and supportive team working within the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within the trust to provide our service to the eligible population of Gloucestershire. We work cross site in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester.

We are looking for a registered nurse who is a team player but who is also able to work independently and manage your own workload. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be responsible for running clinics, attending Endoscopy lists, following up patients with results and the potential for breaking bad news. This a great opportunity to gain experience working within our expanding service in a developing area.

Additional working pattern details: Varying days over the week

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a hard working, committed and flexible individual to join our team, providing high quality care to all screening participants. You must be a registered nurse. You will be responsible for supporting the Bowel Cancer Screening team across Gloucestershire in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner. Travel will be required between sites. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner managing your own caseload of patients.

You will be responsible for undertaking nurse led assessment clinics including provision of information and preparation and support of those undergoing endoscopic or radiological investigation within the programme. You will also be required to take part in audits and Health Promotion activities. You must have excellent communication skills being able to explain sensitive and complex information to both members of your immediate team and participants in the screening programme. This will include breaking significant news when necessary.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.

By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme by providing and co-ordinating a high standard of care in order to meet the needs of individuals choosing to take part in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. You will act as a patient advocate supporting those taking part through all stages of the programme.

We work to ensure waiting times are adhered to and provide Health Promotion activities and information across the county. You will be required to travel as part of this role so access to roadworthy transport to be able to travel to multiple locations within a working day which is likely to cover a large geographical area.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills

• Registered nurse with substantial post registration experience
• Experience of working in a Gastroenterology or a Cancer Care background
• GCSE or equivalent of English and Maths to grade C or above
• Organise and prioritise own workload/caseload of patients within the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate ability to organise self
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (to patients, GP's, consultants, multidisciplinary teams within primary/secondary care)
• Demonstrate ability to work across the Trust within a variety of settings in different hospitals
• Demonstrate positive attitudes towards cancer screening and an awareness of the screening programme as a whole
• Demonstrate participation in quality assurance, audit and research
• Communicate sensitive information and address barriers to understanding a wide diversity of patients and carers
• Show awareness of national agenda and changes to improve cancer services, including local issues
• Be able to assess patients and take accurate medical histories demonstrating excellent communication skills

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.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)