Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton seeks an experienced nurse specializing in colorectal cancer and/or oncology nursing to join its specialist team. The role involves supporting patients throughout their care journey and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and resilience to handle the emotional demands of the role. The position supports flexible working arrangements and embraces diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse in colorectal cancer and/or oncology nursing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience working with cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to patients with colorectal cancer and their families.
• Ensure treatment is delivered in accordance with national cancer guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with MDT to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 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 is at the forefront of nursing service development and nursing research initiatives both locally and nationally.

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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We’re committed to a flexible working environment where possible and to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory setting where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist and ensure treatment is delivered in appropriate time frames, in accordance with 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.
• Support the MDT to deliver high‑quality, holistic care for all patients with proven and suspected colorectal cancer, from diagnosis to discharge.
• Use skills and knowledge across the sub‑specialities that make up the team, deliver stratified approaches to care, and foster a culture of learning, development and excellence in nursing care delivery.
• Participate in projects shaping models of specialist service delivery for the future.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experienced nurse in colorectal cancer and/or oncology nursing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
• Experience working with cancer patients; the role is emotionally demanding and requires resilience.
• Commitment to key organisational values and fostering a culture of learning.

Details

Flexible working arrangements are possible. The advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.