Specialist Support Nurse Colorectal

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Band 6 Support Nurse to deliver patient-centred care within the Colorectal Nursing Service. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes, providing support to staff, and running follow-up clinics. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with relevant experience and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include on-site leisure facilities and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost bus travel

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant experience in a speciality.
• Evidence of continuous professional development is required.
• Research module is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to staff.
• Run nurse‑led follow‑up clinics.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Education

Degree (desirable)

Teaching or mentoring qualification or willingness to complete

Post‑registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete

Job description

Job summary: This secondment/fixed‑term opportunity within the Colorectal Nursing Service invites a compassionate, experienced Band 6 Support Nurse to deliver patient‑centred care across the colorectal surgical and diagnostic pathway.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to and liaise with other staff.
• Run nurse‑led follow‑up clinics and support efficient patient pathways.
• Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme for colorectal patients.
• Work across the 2‑week wait lower GI diagnostic service, benign and malignant colorectal pathways.
• Collabore closely with the administrative team to meet target timelines.
• Handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant experience in a speciality.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Teaching or mentoring qualification or willingness to complete.
• Post‑registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete.
• Degree (desirable).
• Research module (desirable).

Benefits

• On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospitals site.
• Free park‑and‑ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and to Cambridge train station.
• Subsidised parking on site for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food available at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time, job‑share and term‑time working.

Location

Addenbrookes Hospital – Division A, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Application deadline

Vacancy will close at midnight on 5 January 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 22 January 2026