Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trust in healthcare is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Specialist Colorectal Nursing Team in London. This rewarding role supports patients through their cancer journey, requiring expertise and dedication. The ideal candidate will be responsible for high-quality patient care, managing complex pathways and supervising junior staff within an esteemed team, aiming to ensure the best clinical practices in colorectal nursing.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment for nursing staff

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Qualifications

• Relevant nursing experience in colorectal and cancer care required.
• Ability to manage complex care pathways.
• Capacity to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colorectal surgeons and manage nursing staff.
• Provide comprehensive support to patients and families.
• Ensure highest standards of care and service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Specialization in colorectal and cancer nursing

Job description

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We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our Specialist Colorectal Nursing Team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse with strong expertise in colorectal and cancer nursing.

As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with colorectal surgeons and the B7 Stoma Care CNS. You will also have responsibility for line managing the B6 Junior Colorectal CNS and two B6 STT Nurses.

We are seeking someone who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and is eager to foster clinical excellence. As a Colorectal CNS, you will support patients diagnosed with bowel cancer throughout their journey, from diagnosis to treatment, while actively contributing to the ongoing development of the colorectal service. You will provide expert nursing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving as a key resource for the team. Additionally, you will oversee the stoma care service, particularly when the B7 Stoma Care CNS is on leave, and offer support to the B6 Stoma Care Nurse Specialist.

This role is challenging and rewarding, requiring a proactive, self-motivated individual capable of managing complex care pathways. You will ensure the highest standards of care and service delivery for all patients. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage your workload effectively, and excellent problem-solving abilities are essential. You should also be an excellent team player who can work autonomously when required.

Effectively manage a caseload of patients following established protocols and care pathways.

Provide specialist nursing advice, clinical assessment, and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals from diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up pathways, including onward referral for end-of-life care if applicable.

Offer cancer follow-up and surveillance services for colorectal cancer patients.

Provide comprehensive support to patients and their families, addressing clinical, emotional, psychological, and social needs.

Provide assistance/leadership across all Colorectal services as needed (STT, 2WW, Benign and Cancer Colorectal, Stoma care, Cancer Surveillance).

Line manage nursing staff within the lines of the remit of the role.

Be an integral part of the established cancer team and specialist MDT, acting as a patient advocate and expert colorectal cancer nurse, coordinating patient care, and maintaining excellent communication for coordinated care.

Play a key role in developing nursing expertise in colorectal cancer to improve patient experiences, ensuring a high standard of evidence-based nursing care.

Develop a proactive role in health promotion to increase awareness of colorectal cancer among professionals and the public.

Educate nursing, medical, and other staff about colorectal cancer management, serving as a resource .

Conduct audits and service evaluations .

Develop nurse-led services as required.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 May 2025

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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