Role Summary
We are seeking 2 enthusiastic and proactive Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Engagement Practitioners to join our Royal Devon Partnerships team with the posts separately covering the communities around our Northern and Eastern hospital sites. This is a newly developed role working across communities and partner organisations to promote the uptake of cancer screening and reduce health inequalities.
You will play a pivotal role in raising awareness of the three national screening programmes (Breast, Cervical and Bowel), identifying and addressing barriers to access, and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver targeted health promotion initiatives. The postholder will work closely with internal Occupational Health Teams to support screening uptake among Trust staff, and with Primary Care, Peninsula Cancer Alliance, and local community organisations to support local delivery plans.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
About the Role
This is a dynamic and outward-facing role focused on increasing cancer screening uptake across the local population through engagement, communication and collaboration. You will support the development and delivery of evidence-based health improvement campaigns, apply behavioural change methods, and tailor approaches to vulnerable and under-served communities.
You will also:
- Work with the Cancer Alliance and Primary Care Networks to align activity with early diagnosis and screening priorities.
- Develop communication materials, attend events, and deliver training sessions to build awareness and understanding of cancer screening.
- Analyse screening uptake data, evaluate campaign impact, and contribute to reports for local and regional stakeholders.
- Engage with patients, staff, and community representatives to co-design solutions that improve equitable access to screening services.
You will be confident in building relationships, facilitating change, and working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure meaningful, person-centred impact.
Contract: 2 year fixed term (from the date of appointment)
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note, this is a Fixed Term contract for 2 years from commencement. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
For further information please contact: Paul Sheward – Health Inequalities Project Manager psheward@nhs.net or alternatively the Partnership team directly rduh.partnershipgroup@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
