Job summary
The Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the upper & lower gastrointestinal tract arising from the straight to test service. This will include undertaking assessment, education and counselling wherever appropriate.
The post holder will work closely with the Colorectal CNS, endoscopy team, pathology, radiology and colorectal MDT coordinator, in the trust and have a clinical commitment to the straight to test and endoscopy services.
The Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse will contribute to the Straight to test/clinical pathway service; this will be across all sites of the trust and be directly involved in vetting and triaging the 2WW referrals.
This person will be supported by Macmillan Colorectal CNS, in addition to the endoscopy consultant body.
Clinical duties are essential and a key role in order to maintain competencies and support the complex nature of the role and patient pathway/ experiences.
This role requires an individual with excellent organization and time management skills.
The Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse is expected to be an experienced nurse showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for the main duties of the Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum/incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
394-CCSN-240226
Job locations
The Hillingdon Hospital
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the Colorectal Cancer Support Nurse
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* NMC registration
* post registration experience; including relevant to area of work e.g. cancer diagnostics, medical or surgical cancer care.
* Working towards or willing to undertake Masters level study
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* NMC registration
* post registration experience; including relevant to area of work e.g. cancer diagnostics, medical or surgical cancer care.
* Working towards or willing to undertake Masters level study
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
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospital
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospital
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
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