Specialist Screening Practitioner | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has been successfully rolled out across the UK over the past decade and is now well established. The programme is recognised for its role in reducing deaths from bowel cancer by 16%.

Due to the continued development and expansion of the service, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join this exciting and fast-paced team.

The main purpose of your role will be to assess participants’ suitability for colonoscopy, provide information and support throughout the screening process, and communicate results. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.

You will also be required to attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and work closely with health promotion teams to improve screening uptake and promote inclusivity.

You should be able to work independently and autonomously across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, while benefiting from a supportive team environment.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. You must also be able to work flexibly, as our screening lists may operate seven days a week.

If you are considering making an application, you are strongly encouraged to contact Jamunadevi Doraikannu, Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner, on 01582 497939 or by email atJamunadevi.doraikannu@ldh.nhs.ukto arrange an informal visit.

• This role will include the delivery of nurse-led and virtual clinics, within the community of Luton and Bedfordshire.

• You will act as the individuals' advocate, supporting and empowering them and their family to make informed choices and decisions about their screening examination, care, treatment and future participation, through all stages of the screening programme.

• You will be involved in assessing individuals, making decisions based on the outcomes of your assessment and managing your own caseload.

• You will participate at colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT's) in the participating individuals' relevant Trust.

• You need to be able to work well within a team and also work autonomously as an individual.

• You will be expected to communicate sensitive and bad news to individuals when required.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new external staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

• The post will be based at Bedford Hospital though cross site working to Luton and Dunstable Hospital will be required.

• You will be allocated a mentor who will support you through a comprehensive induction and training and you will be required to attend a 2 day virtual course to use the Bowel Cancer Screening database.

• You would be expected to successfully complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months of employment at Liverpool John Moore's University.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

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