University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Colorectal CNS Band 6
Closing date is 13 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Colorectal CNS team. We have the opportunity for a permanent post working across both sites of Bournemouth and Poole hospital. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Colorectal Cancer CNS Team in Poole.
The Band 6 Colorectal Cancer CNS plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence‑based, holistic care to patients with suspected or confirmed colorectal cancer throughout their pathway—from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or palliative care.
The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert nursing support, specialist education, and coordination of care. This includes supporting patients and families emotionally, practically, and clinically, while ensuring timely access to investigations, treatments, and follow‑up care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life‑changing diagnosis. We are looking for someone who is highly‑organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team‑working skills.
This role requires NMC Registration.
Base Location : Poole
Interview Date: 23rd March 2026
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialist nursing assessment and management of patients with colorectal cancer.
* Act as a key worker for patients on the colorectal cancer pathway, ensuring timely and coordinated care.
* Deliver nurse‑led clinics (e.g., results clinics, treatment support, survivorship or follow‑up).
* Provide information and psychological support to patients and carers at all stages of the pathway.
* Support the management of symptoms, treatment side effects, and holistic needs.
* Work closely with the MDT (surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, dietitians, stoma nurses, etc.) to ensure continuity of care.
About us
UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
* Degree in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency
* Advanced communication skills
* Psychological skills level 2
Knowledge and experience
* Demonstrable Oncology experience in acute or specialist care
* Experience working in an MDT
* Post reg experience at a senior level
* Experience with SACT / radiotherapy treatments
* Teaching experience
Technical Skills and competences
* IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
* Ability to manage complex case loads and work independently
* Ability to manage difficult conversations
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated
* Flexible to the needs of the service
* Proven evidence of good organisational skills
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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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