Colorectal/Stoma Clinical Nurse Specialist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Nurse to enhance the Colorectal/Stoma service. Responsibilities include clinical care, patient advocacy, and staff training. Candidates should have a BSc in Adult Nursing and two years of experience at Band 5 or above. Excellent communication skills and a strong background in acute surgery or gastroenterology are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Adult Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Evidence of additional qualifications in Stoma Care or teaching.
• Experience in acute surgery or gastroenterology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and coordinate patient advocacy.
• Educate and train staff about patient care.
• Participate in ongoing service development and research.

Skills

Acute surgery experience

Colorectal knowledge

Management skills

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

BSc Adult Nursing or equivalent

2 years experience at Band 5 or above

Teaching qualification

Job description

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 04 January 2026

The Specialist Nurse is a role integral to the ongoing development of the Colorectal/Stoma service.

The overall purpose of the role is to strategically plan, implement and evaluate the Colorectal/Stoma service in conjunction with local and national guidance, ensuring that the views of staff and patients are incorporated in the development of the strategic direction of the service.

The Specialist Nurse will have a key role in the continuing development of the colorectal and stoma service for patients with cancer and colorectal problems.

To work autonomously, but complementary to, the surgical team in managing the care of patients with colorectal disease.

Main duties of the job

Main duties typically include:

• Clinical Care
• Care Coordination & Advocacy
• Education & Training
• Participate in Service Development
• Research & Governance

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and create a bright future for our community.

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we offer flexible working opportunities to support health and wellbeing, work‑life balance and the delivery of high quality care. Flexible working arrangements are designed with the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working, based on patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work‑life balance.

We are committed to creating a fair and supportive working environment where contributions are recognised, staff are valued, and physical and mental health and wellbeing are protected in line with the NHS Constitution.

We strongly value diverse perspectives and welcome applications from anyone, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.

To learn more and discover benefits for employees, visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.

In line with GDPR, the Recruitment & Workforce team will hold your personal data for the intended purpose.

We safeguard the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. Please note that new employees may be charged a DBS check if required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• BSc Adult Nursing or equivalent
• 2 years current experience within the field at Band 5 equivalent or above
• Evidence of in‑depth post‑registration development in the relevant field (e.g., Foundation Course in Stoma Care, ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/facilitation qualification or experience)
• Completed First Level Degree
• Communication / counselling qualification
• Post registration teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience within acute surgery/colorectal/gastroenterology services
• Sound knowledge of bowel anatomy and surgery
• A track record of practice excellence and innovation
• Ability to provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information
• Ability to make clinical judgements involving complex facts or situations
• Effective leadership and assertiveness skills
• Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision
• Management experience at ward level
• Previous involvement in change management
• Experience of stoma care with knowledge of appliances and accessories

Communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of patient advocacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust