Bowel Screening Accessibility Co-ordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Promote the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme by providing information, advice and support to eligible populations, including guidance on accessing the service and obtaining FIT screening kits. Plan, organise and deliver health promotion and outreach activities across East Kent, including community events, primary care settings and occasional evening sessions, ensuring appropriate resources and promotional materials are available. Develop and maintain health promotion resources, including printed literature, displays, newsletters, digital communications and social media campaigns to improve screening awareness and uptake. Assess the health information needs of local communities and develop accessible, culturally appropriate resources that address language, literacy and health inequalities. Build and maintain effective partnerships with GP practices, pharmacies, voluntary and community organisations, cancer leads and other stakeholders to increase participation in bowel cancer screening and reduce barriers to access. Use evidence-based community engagement approaches to support underserved and diverse populations, develop Health Champions and contribute to initiatives that address health inequalities. Maintain knowledge of national bowel cancer screening guidance, Trust policies and local procedures, ensuring all work is delivered in line with safeguarding, governance and clinical standards. Undertake health promotion audits, monitor performance and outcome data, analyse patient opt-out trends, produce reports and support continuous service improvement. Support the Bowel Cancer Screening Administration Team by providing administrative cover, maintaining accurate electronic records and shared drive documentation, assisting with programme administration and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the service. To undertake the Health Equity Audit alongside the Programme Manager. Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, stakeholder engagement and programme documentation, reporting progress and outcomes at Bowel Cancer Screening business meetings

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