Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse has arisen within the NHS to join the Colorectal Nursing Team, focusing on delivering high-quality care for patients with colorectal cancer. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting patients and healthcare professionals while being a key member of the multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

Employee assistance programmes

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of colorectal/gastroenterology specialty.
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in an acute setting.
• Experience managing caseload within the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key worker for patients with colorectal cancer.
• Offer specialist advice to patients and their families.
• Contribute to meaningful MDT discussions.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent expertise in the specialty

Current NMC registration

Advanced communication training

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience in complex colorectal conditions, with a keen interest in caring for patients with colorectal cancer to join our established Colorectal Nursing Team, striving to deliver a high-quality service alongside the wider Colorectal Cancer MDT.

The post holder will join an existing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists alongside a Navigator, offering specialist advice to patients and their carers throughout their inpatient journey, alongside supporting and advising other healthcare professionals.

The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-driven, and able to work as part of a busy team. You will be an integral part of the Colorectal MDT and undertake a supportive role in patient pathways.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will act as the key worker for patients with a colorectal cancer diagnosis and support patients and relatives during this process.
• To act as a specialist resource for all professionals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer.
• Contribute to meaningful MDT discussions.
• Maintain up-to-date data collection to allow audit of the service.
• Share Band 7 managerial responsibilities with other postholders.

Closing date: 15/06 | Interview date: 25/06

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best health for the local population and communities by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin our work as a Trust, and these behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of our work.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit about 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we undertook nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures daily.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a large portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 02 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 320-SURG-1239

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Job description

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Person Specification

Education and Qualifications (Essential)

• Current NMC registration
• Degree level or equivalent expertise in the specialty
• Advanced communication training

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching and education
• Qualification in leadership and experience in leading staff

Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• Specific knowledge of colorectal/gastroenterology speciality
• Experience as a CNS
• Experience in an acute setting
• Experience managing caseload within the specialty (Colorectal/Gastro/Oncology)
• Experience in coaching and mentoring

Desirable

• Experience working within a clinic
• Leadership/management skills

Skills

• Advanced communication skills

Communications

• Effective workplace communication training

Other Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check is required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further info on NHS Careers.

Employer Details

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/