Job overview
We have an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity within our Colorectal Nursing Service. We are looking for a compassionate, and experienced Band 6 Support Nurse to join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the complete colorectal surgical and diagnostic pathway.
In this role you will work across the 2-week wait (2WW) lower GI diagnostic service, as well as benign and malignant colorectal pathways. You will support patients and their families at all stages — from diagnosis through treatment — ensuring timely, coordinated care in line with national and local cancer targets.
You will receive training to run nurse-led follow-up clinics and collaborate closely with the administrative team to help keep patient pathways efficient and meet target timelines. You will also contribute to the growth and delivery of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme for colorectal patients.
You should have a clear understanding of colorectal cancer pathways and lower GI diagnostics. We value strong communication and organisational skills, and require someone able to work both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team. The ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism is also essential.
If you are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred colorectal care and ready to make a real difference at CUH, we encourage you to apply. Informal visit/chat encouraged
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused care
Responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff
Working for our organisation
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
To be added to all advertised permanent vacancies:
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 5 January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 22 January 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered nurse.
Relevant experience in speciality
Evidence of continuous professional development
Teaching or mentoring qualification
Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
Desirable criteria
Degree
Research Module
Experience
Essential criteria
Demonstrate expert nursing skills
Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
Accept personal accountability for own practice
Experience of formal/informal teaching
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Understanding of evidence based practice
Understanding of Clinical Governance
Understanding and knowledge of specialist field
Skills
Essential criteria
Good verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
Effective interpersonal skills
Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable criteria
Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
Documentation, audit and presentation skills
Leadership skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Anna Brewer
Job title
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
anna.brewer1@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 216505
Additional information
Anna Brewer
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist-Stoma, Colorectal and Nutrition
Tel: 01223 216505 | Ext: 216505
Mobile 07564 047160