Job summarySenior SSP's must be experienced SSP's within the bowel cancer screening programme (either currently or previously) who have shown professional & personal development; and who have completed and passed 'the national mandated SSP course' at either level 6 or 7. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team and community and present exemplary communication skills.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible, as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, for delivering a comprehensive bowel cancer screening service.The post holder will need to work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries, develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing thenursing service within the Bowel Cancer Screening Centre (BCSC).The role will involve working collaboratively with a team of SSP's and associated practitioners and personnel; to provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers on the Bowel Cancer Screening (BCS) pathway.They are expected to provide expert knowledge and advice in their own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice. This may be in one or more location (including other endoscopy units in satellite screening locations) to ensure delivery of the screening service in these areas, and may include breakfast/ evening/ weekend working in order to offer flexibility to the screening populations.The post holder will provide day to day management of junior SpecialistScreening Practitioners (SSP), Screening Practitioners (SP), and Assistant Screening Practitioners (ASP's), including undertaking appraisals and 1-1 meetings for these staff.About usLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UKSt Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseaseEaling Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House HospiceCentral Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.DetailsDate posted24 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year
pro rata pa Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number337-NP-9977LCJob locationsNPHWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates MUST be a qualified Specialist Screening Practitioner in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to apply for this post.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesCandidates MUST be a qualified Specialist Screening Practitioner in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to apply for this post.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
EssentialoDegreeoENG 998 or equivalent Teaching & assessing CourseAdvanced Communication skills courseSSP Course (LJMU)IMER CourseDesirableMSC/ Postgraduate study
Knowledge & Experience
Essentialo Experience working as an SSP in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programmeo BCSS IT Training courseAble to demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice on the management of patients within the BCSPExperience in taking medical histories and completing episodes of patient careoKnowledge of the BCSP objectives / targets & standardsoKnowledge of clinical governance, risk management, valid consent and withdrawal of consentDesirableoExperience of audit and research
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
EssentialoDegreeoENG 998 or equivalent Teaching & assessing CourseAdvanced Communication skills courseSSP Course (LJMU)IMER CourseDesirableMSC/ Postgraduate study
Knowledge & Experience
Essentialo Experience working as an SSP in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programmeo BCSS IT Training courseAble to demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice on the management of patients within the BCSPExperience in taking medical histories and completing episodes of patient careoKnowledge of the BCSP objectives / targets & standardsoKnowledge of clinical governance, risk management, valid consent and withdrawal of consentDesirableoExperience of audit and researchDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNPHWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLondon North West University Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNPHWatford RoadHarrowHA1 3UJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Senior Specialist Screening Practitioner in Harrow employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
