Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Colorectal Services (Band 7)
Location: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Are you ready to lead specialist care and transform patient experience? We're looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead our colorectal, stoma and ERAS team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert care, support patients through complex journeys, and shape the future of our service
What We're Looking For
Registered Nurse (RGN/RN/RSCN) with a relevant nursing degree.
Masters-level learning or working towards.
Proven post-registration experience in colorectal nursing, including stoma care.
Advanced communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a team and work autonomously.
Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience in research, audit, and protocol development.
Teaching and project management experience.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
Provide advanced, evidence-based care for patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, other diseases of the colon and stomas.
You will be a core member of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team overseeing complex patient pathways across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
The patient experience is central to the delivery of care and the development of our service. You will act as keyworker for the patient and provide specialist advice, support and information for patients, families and carers through treatment and/ or ongoing care ensuring continuity and a holistic approach.
Provide nurse led cancer follow up clinic s
Act as an autonomous practitioner and patient advocate.
Lead service development, implement change, and manage resources effectively.
Educate and mentor staff, delivering training and presentations.
About us
Our Trust Values
Vision: We plan for excellent health and care for future generations, making decisions that deliver sustainable outcomes for our communities.
Openness: We communicate clearly and honestly, encouraging feedback to drive innovation and improvement.
Integrity: We act with fairness, respect, and empathy, taking responsibility and learning from our mistakes.
Compassion: We provide person-centred care, showing understanding and kindness to patients, families, and staff.
Excellence: We put quality and safety at the heart of everything we do, continuously improving standards with patients in mind.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
241-83-S-26
Job locations
Bolton NHS Foundation Trsut
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Registered Nurse (RGN/RN/RSCN) with a relevant nursing degree.
Masters-level learning or working towards.
Proven post-registration experience in colorectal nursing, including stoma care.
Advanced communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a team and work autonomously.
Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience in research, audit, and protocol development.
Teaching and project management experience.
What Youll Do
Provide advanced, evidence-based care for patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, other diseases of the colon and stomas.
You will be a core member of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team overseeing complex patient pathways across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
The patient experience is central to the delivery of care and the development of our service. You will act as keyworker for the patient and provide specialist advice, support and information for patients, families and carers through treatment and/ or ongoing care ensuring continuity and a holistic approach.
Provide nurse led cancer follow up clinic s
Act as an autonomous practitioner and patient advocate.
Lead service development, implement change, and manage resources effectively.
Educate and mentor staff, delivering training and presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Registered Nurse (RGN/RN/RSCN) with a relevant nursing degree.
Masters-level learning or working towards.
Proven post-registration experience in colorectal nursing, including stoma care.
Advanced communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a team and work autonomously.
Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience in research, audit, and protocol development.
Teaching and project management experience.
What Youll Do
Provide advanced, evidence-based care for patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, other diseases of the colon and stomas.
You will be a core member of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team overseeing complex patient pathways across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
The patient experience is central to the delivery of care and the development of our service. You will act as keyworker for the patient and provide specialist advice, support and information for patients, families and carers through treatment and/ or ongoing care ensuring continuity and a holistic approach.
Provide nurse led cancer follow up clinic s
Act as an autonomous practitioner and patient advocate.
Lead service development, implement change, and manage resources effectively.
Educate and mentor staff, delivering training and presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
* RGN
* Masters level or equivalent course in Colorectal/Stoma Care or working towards
Desirable
* Non Medical Prescriber
* Counselling certification
* Oncology certification
* Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post registration experience in Colorectal nursing and stoma care
* Team management experience
* Undertaken project work
Desirable
* Experience of cancer care nursing
* Research/audit experience
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
* RGN
* Masters level or equivalent course in Colorectal/Stoma Care or working towards
Desirable
* Non Medical Prescriber
* Counselling certification
* Oncology certification
* Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post registration experience in Colorectal nursing and stoma care
* Team management experience
* Undertaken project work
Desirable
* Experience of cancer care nursing
* Research/audit experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton NHS Foundation Trsut
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
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Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton NHS Foundation Trsut
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
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