Colorectal Advance Nurse Practitioner /CNS

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Colorectal Advance Nurse Practitioner to join their Colorectal Surgical Centre. Responsibilities include managing patient care, supporting cancer care, and collaborating with surgical teams. The ideal candidate must have significant colorectal nursing experience and be an NMC registered nurse. Benefits include 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse.
• Experience with ERAS protocol required.
• Advanced Assessment Skills course completed.
• Experience as a Cancer Keyworker is essential.
• Extensive colorectal nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of inpatients/clients, reviewing them daily.
• Request and interpret investigatory results, including radiological investigations.
• Provide clinical and social support to patients and families.
• Establish clear communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Link with healthcare teams to facilitate community care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Autonomous and team working skills

Experience with ERAS protocol

Extensive colorectal nursing experience

Education

NMC registered nurse

Postgraduate module (level 6 or 7)

Advanced Assessment Skills course

Cancer Keyworker experience

Job description

Colorectal Advance Nurse Practitioner/CNS
London: The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday – Friday
Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

We are recruiting an experienced Colorectal ANP/CNS to join our major Colorectal Surgical Centre at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

The Princess Grace Hospital is a centre of excellence for the complex care of digestive diseases. This role involves providing bespoke, patient- and family-centred care from pre-assessment to aftercare, working closely with colorectal surgeons and collaborating with other HCA facilities.

As a senior team member, experience and knowledge in colorectal nursing are essential. The CNS/ANP supports cancer care by providing specialized support for colorectal cancer patients throughout their treatment, maintaining continuity of care, managing complex cases, and improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing a caseload of inpatients/clients, reviewing them daily.
2. Requesting and interpreting investigatory results, including radiological investigations.
3. Providing clinical and social support to patients and families.
4. Establishing clear communication within the multidisciplinary team.
5. Linking with healthcare teams to facilitate community care.
6. Participating in the fortnightly Colorectal MDT meeting.
7. Supporting the development of the colorectal cancer service and delivering a holistic, evidence-based nurse-led service.

The role requires autonomous working, effective time management, and a commitment to education and mentoring junior staff. The post-holder will support service evaluation and quality standards, ensuring seamless patient care within a multidisciplinary framework.

Qualifications and experience required:

• NMC registered nurse
• Experience with ERAS protocol
• Advanced Assessment Skills course
• Cancer Keyworker experience
• Extensive colorectal nursing experience
• Postgraduate module (level 6 or 7)
• Autonomous and team working skills
• Advanced communication skills

At HCA UK, we value our employees’ wellbeing and career development. Benefits include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), private healthcare, pension contributions, season ticket loan, group life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, staff discounts, and more.

Our culture is built on core values of uniqueness, kindness, honesty, and respect, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements to support all staff.