Colorectal Nurse Specialist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking an experienced registered nurse for their Colorectal nursing team. The successful candidate will deliver specialist nursing care to patients undergoing surgery for inflammatory bowel disease, ensuring quality patient pathways and supporting the wider team. A nursing qualification and relevant experience are required. The role emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in surgical nursing and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead care pathways.
• Provide specialist training to team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing surgery.
• Develop and maintain patient-centered pathways of care.
• Act as a resource for the wider nursing team.

Skills

Patient care

Specialist nursing

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered nurse to work within our Colorectal nursing team.

The purpose of this role will be the provision of specialist support to take responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients having surgical intervention for inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgical specialist nursing care.

Responsibilities

• To deliver specialist nursing/practitioner care and support to a group of service users diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease who require surgery, by acting as a named keyworker
• To deliver, develop and maintain a quality, patient centred pathway of care
• Autonomously take responsibility for facilitating the pathway of care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, who are undergoing surgical treatment
• Act as a resource to the wider team
• To lead and provide specialist training across functional boundaries, as required
• One day per week may be required to support our Colorectal Theatres Team

About NUH and workforce

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Diversity and inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Application information

Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025