Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist. The role involves supporting patients and families affected by colorectal cancer, ensuring high-quality multidisciplinary care from diagnosis to discharge. Candidates must be registered nurses with significant post-registration experience in cancer care. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in Colorectal cancer or Oncology nursing.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Experience working with patients with cancer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to patients with colorectal cancer and their families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at UHS.
• Deliver high-quality, holistic care from diagnosis to discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Registered nurse on the NMC register

Degree qualification or equivalent

Completion of Band 5 competencies

Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist

Closing date: 31 December 2025

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced nurse in Colorectal cancer and/or Oncology nursing to join our Colorectal cancer nurse specialist team.

The GI Nursing team at UHS is a progressive, experienced and highly skilled team of cancer clinical nurse specialists. The team are at the forefront of nursing service development and nursing research initiatives both locally and nationally, and has a fantastic pedigree which we are proud of as an organisation.

We offer a supportive and dynamic environment in which you can flourish, and you will be working with nurses who are passionate and proud of both the quality of the care and the level of compassion they deliver.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.

Job responsibilities

To provide support and care to patients with colorectal cancer and their families, acting as the key worker and bridging the transition of care between speciality teams.

You will be a good team player, but also be willing and able to work autonomously. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work in a multidisciplinary setting. The role is emotionally demanding, so experience of working with patients with cancer is essential.

Assist and ensure treatment is delivered in appropriate time frames, in accordance with the national cancer guidelines.

Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT at UHS and in referring centres to ensure all patients receive the highest level of specialist care and support.

Clinically, the successful applicant will support the MDT to deliver high‑quality, holistic care for all patients with proven and suspected colorectal cancer, from diagnosis to discharge. We need someone who is capable of using their skills and knowledge across the sub‑specialities that make up the team.

We are looking for an individual who will intrinsically live the organisational values and will foster a culture of learning, development and excellence in nursing care delivery for patients and deliver stratified approaches to care for patients with colorectal cancers.

We want to find a well‑motivated nurse to support and become part of an experienced and highly respected team, ensuring excellence in person‑centred care and supporting the expert speciality teams to deliver the quality of service which we all strive to achieve in all we do.

This is an exciting and innovative role which will offer the post holder the opportunity for both personal and professional development and involvement in a number of projects which are shaping models of specialist service delivery for the future.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post‑registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within the relevant speciality
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post‑registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Multidisciplinary team working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year – Per Annum (PA) pro rata