Colorectal CNS (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice nursery onsite at Exe

Car lease schemes

Staff discounts & benefits

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking a part-time Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established CNS team in Exeter. The post offers an opportunity to deliver expert care, holistic assessments and symptom management within the colorectal cancer pathway, supporting patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure timely care, advocate for patient needs and contribute to service

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NHS-based experience in cancer care.
• Strong clinical, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered colorectal cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care, support and coordination for colorectal cancer patients.
• Undertake holistic assessments and manage symptoms and concerns.
• Deliver specialist advice and education to patients and families; advocate for patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Colorectal cancer care

Care coordination

Holistic assessment

Patient education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

NMC Registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate registered nurse to join our dynamic service, supporting patients throughout their colorectal cancer pathway.

About the Role

More detail about the role

As a Colorectal Cancer CNS, you will provide expert clinical care, support, and coordination for patients undergoing investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for colorectal cancer. Acting as a key worker, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring patients experience a seamless and supportive journey through what can often be a complex and challenging time.

You will deliver specialist advice, undertake holistic assessments, manage symptoms and treatment-related concerns, and provide emotional support and education to patients and their families. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment, advocate for patient needs, ensure pathway standards are met, and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with strong clinical, communication, and organisational skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred colorectal cancer care. The successful candidate will be committed to improving patient experience and outcomes while supporting individuals and their families through every stage of their cancer journey.

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a dedicated and supportive team and have a commitment to excellence in cancer care, we would welcome your application.

Working Pattern:This is a part-time position working 28 hours per week, typically across four days, Monday to Friday. The exact working pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate and agreed in line with service requirements. Occasional Saturday working may be required

Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

For further information please contact:Emma Jenkins, Lead Colorectal Nurse Specialist by email [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-655-14632
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 13 November, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered