# Specialist Screening Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-screening-practitioner/0a82274e-fd98-406b-8322-a4e2eddfe788 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-screening-practitioner/0a82274e-fd98-406b-8322-a4e2eddfe788.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bishop Auckland - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-24T08:53:50.159Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9439-2627-1302 - **Employer website:** https://www.cddft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Due to the introduction of FIT@80 within the Bowel Cancer Screening Service we are looking to recruit 2 specialist screening practitioners to join the existing team at Bishop Auckland Hospital. The post holders will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The post is varied and includes providing clinics led by the practitioners for individuals who have had a positive FIT as part of the programme, attending colonoscopy lists, managing surveillance following the introduction of new guidance in 2019, providing histology and radiology results including cancer diagnosis. Post holders will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of highly motivated, professional staff who take pride in providing excellent services for our patients. The post will be based at Bishop Auckland Hospital, but you may be expected to travel across the three main trust sites. ### Main duties of the job The ability to be flexible and organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required to maintain and develop relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts. You will be supported by induction training and ongoing development. You will have regular supervision, and an annual appraisal with learning opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to complete the Liverpool John Moore's Screening Practitioner's course within the first 12 months of coming into post - this is a mandatory requirement for the role and includes a residential element. The hours of work are 37.5 per week and include evening and weekend working ### About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. ### Details - Date posted: 24 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9439-2627-1302 - Job locations: Bishop Auckland Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Act as the referred participants named contact and support. Act as an advocate and put forward views and wishes on behalf of the referred participant. Assist the Clinical Director, where appropriate, with operational and strategic development of the BCSP Screening Centre. Provide counselling and support to participants diagnosis with benign and malignant colorectal disease, ensuring referral to appropriate specialist teams. Present patients whom have cancers or malignant polyps detected and confirmed as a result of the screening examination at their local Colorectal MDT, referring them over for continuing specialist care. Ensures the participant and screening centre are informed of their referral to the Colorectal Team and their new point of contact. Develops and maintains collaborative working with the Colorectal Cancer MDT. Provides information in a variety of forms and media to facilitate understanding and questions, which enable individuals to participate in the BCSP and make informed decisions about screening options, care and treatment. Provides support in collaboration with the wider public health and promotion teams to maximise participation in the Bowel Screening Programme. Provide nurse-led clinics to enable participants to make informed decisions about undertaking the screening examination (colonoscopy or alternative). Through nurse-led clinics assess the participant's suitability, acceptability and fitness for the screening examination, requesting alternative screening examinations based upon the above and the participant's informed choice. Ensure timely access to the screening examination with timely reporting of findings to the participant. Utilising knowledge and skills and through nurse-led clinics and individual contact, make informed judgements and plan further care and follow up based upon the outcomes of the screening examination. Ensure further screening, surveillance and/or treatment is implemented within agreed pathways, referring to other specialist nurses and services as appropriate, and that accurate and contemporaneous records are made of same. Participates in quality assurance measures towards the provision of a high quality screening service and is involved (via clinical governance frameworks) with strategies to develop quality assurance standards and management. Participates within audit and research to provide an evidence-based practice base. Assist with national, regional and local clinical trials and research as part of the work of the BCSP. Initiates, completes and maintains accurate and timely records of care provided. Promotes sharing of skills, knowledge and experience throughout the BCSP screening centre and hub through formal and informal networks. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - At least 1 years experience as a qualified nurse. - Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working. - Evidence of having been responsible for day to day supervision or coordination of staff in a clinical setting. - Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care including evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research. **Desirable** - Existing SSP qualification from Liverpool John Moore's University. - Advanced Practitioner Degree in associated speciality such as GI pathology or Health Promotion or Pre-assessment. - Evidence fo participation in quality assurance, audit and research. - Evidence of having worked with patients from at least on of the following groups: general surgery or cancer is desirable. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable qulification/combination of qualifications. - Evidence of continuing professional and personal development. - Evidence of IT experience, significant experience on Mircrosoft Office. - NMC Registration. **Desirable** - Evidence of IT related qulification ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Car driver/owner and hold a UK driving licence in order to meet service needs. - Travel as needed across County Durham and Darlington. - Occupational Health clearance. - Satisfactory DBS clearance, - Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence ### Statutory Registration **Essential** - NMC registration ### Special Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - A motivated and positive attitude. - Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. - Ability to use computer software to develop and create reports, databases and spreadsheets. - Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner. - Ability to maintain accurate records. - Able to follow trust polices and procedures. **Desirable** - Knowledge of Endoscopy is desirable. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.