Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist – Colorectal / Cancer / Stoma Care

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford, Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking two Colorectal Nurse Specialists to provide expert care for patients with colorectal diseases. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, leading nurse-led clinics, and managing complex cases, making a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for patient and family support.
• Experience in staff management and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized colorectal care including stoma care and IBD management.
• Manage junior team members and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Job overview

We are excited to recruit two Colorectal Nurse Specialists into roles that provide expert care for patients with colorectal diseases and stoma requirements, both in the acute care sector and community.

In these roles, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals, especially in cancer pathways, to ensure seamless care and follow-up services. You'll lead nurse-led clinics, managing complex cases and handling sensitive conversations with patients and their families. Working closely with colorectal surgeons and cancer teams, you'll be a key resource, providing education and support to staff, patients, and relatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and be part of a dynamic, compassionate team.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Nurse plays a vital role in staff management, patient care, and administrative duties. Collaborating with senior specialists to delegate, educate, and manage junior team members, ensuring compliance with HR policies and NMC codes.

In patient care, lead specialised colorectal care, including stoma care, IBD management, and cancer screening, running nurse-led clinics and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Ensure resource management, efficient stock control, and appropriate staffing levels, while maintaining accurate patient records. Contribute to policy development, service improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Strong communication skills are essential to provide psychological and practical support to patients and their families, ensuring effective collaboration with the healthcare team.

The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist has significant responsibilities for both staff and patient care, as well as administrative and strategic duties. Staff-wise, the nurse collaborates with senior specialists to delegate, educate, and manage junior team members, ensuring adherence to HR policies and NMC codes. They play an active role in induction, recruitment, performance management, and absence handling.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!