Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	11 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum plus HCAS
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	13 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Isleworth, TW7 6AF
Cwmni:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7773472/289-PC-153

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We are delighted to be able to provide an opportunity to an ambitious and motivated colorectal clinical nurse specialist to focus on patients whom have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The successful applicant will be the key professional supporting a caseload of patients and their families throughout their colorectal cancer journey and specifically at diagnosis, surgery and subsequent treatments. The CNS will often be the first professional to inform the patient of the cancer diagnosis so excellent knowledge of the disease, colorectal pathway and advanced communication skills are essential.

The role also demands excellent leadership, clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to collaborate closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team both in and outside the Trust.

You will manage your own nurse led clinics and provide a high standard of care to all patients who attend your practice.

You will be joining a highly collaborative and well established colorectal nursing team and a proactive, solution orientated approach is essential.

· Work cross site to support patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or are suspected to have colorectal cancer.

· Requesting appropriate investigations in line with current guidelines

· Develop the service to become more streamlined and efficient in a modern NHS

· Collaborate with management, finance and IT to ensure clinics are set up efficiently and appropriately to align with other services

· Formulate written information to provide to the patient groups

· Refer patients to onward services when appropriate providing comprehensive information to other health professionals

· Refer patients with confirmed Lynch syndrome to the genetics service out of the Trust

· Prepare clinical information for MDT and work with MDT coordinator to ensure relevant patients are discussed

· Attend weekly colorectal MDT meeting presenting patients when required and regularly contributing to the discussion

· Record clinic activity so it is possible to look at trends in annual activity on current data

· Utilising advanced communication skills to manage episodes of care in a timely and reassuring manner

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Key working relationships
· Colorectal MDT

· Colorectal consultants

· Consultant oncologist

· Specialist Palliative care Team

· Lead Nurse for Cancer

· Cancer Manager

· Cancer CNS team across both sites

· RM Partners

· MDT coordinators

· Genetics service Central Middlesex Hospital

· Physiotherapy department




Roles and responsibilitiesClinical Knowledge and practice/Leadership
· Conduct a nurse led clinic including the development of written protocols based on national standards, arranging investigations, reviewing results, diagnosing and referring back to a medical team as appropriate.

· Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert evidence based nursing practice

· Maintain a high level profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals

· Develop written protocols and operational policy to support the autonomous practice of a specialist nurse conducting nurse led clinics.

· Develop a deep understanding and broad knowledge of colorectal cancer and apply to patient assessment

· Participate in advanced communication skills while listening and talking to patients and their significant relationships.

· Utilise other members of the MDT when appropriate to facilitate comprehensive holistic assessment and care to patients

· To provide professional clinical leadership and expertise to other nursing staff.

· Conduct periodic audits for reporting as required nationally and within the Trust


Education/Leadership
· Promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.

· Participate in and organise study days/education programmes.

· Develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.

· Proactively involve patients and public to comment on the service and influence relevant changes

· Ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff.

· Participate in the Trust’s ongoing educational programmes.

· Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to colorectal cancer, LARS and Lynch syndrome.

· Promote bowel cancer awareness by participating in campaigns



Research/Audit/ Quality

· Utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

· Participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.

· Identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.

· Regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.

· Attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.



Management

· Liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.

· Ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for clients/patient.

· Act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.



Personal development

· Demonstratescontinuous evaluation and reflectionof ownpracticeandmakechangeswhere appropriate.

· Participate in the already established reflective practice meeting with the colorectal nursing team

· Takes personal responsibilityforlife-longlearning and personal developmentthroughclinicalsupervision, appraisal and appropriate professional and Trust standards / frameworks for skills and behaviours.

· Be accountable for own training and development needs, including compliance with Trust mandatory and statutory training requirements.

· Actively engage and identify opportunities for ownlearning and development, including accredited training as appropriate.

· Ensure compliance with best practice and NICE guidance in relation to patient pathways, and supports junior colleagues in achieving compliance.

· Promote patient participation in decision making and enable their informed choice of appointments in line with trust booking policy.

· Undertake other duties as appropriate to the grade at the request of the line manager and/ or Trust that may be required from time to time.

· Participate in annual review of the role and JD, and modify as required to meet the evolving nature of the post.



Collaboration/ Consultancy



· Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other health care professionals recognising the unique contribution of other disciplines and appropriately referring.

· Recognise own limitations and seek advice and support on referrals.

· Act as a resource within the Trust and to participate in Trust-wide professional groups as appropriate.

· Represent the Trust locally and nationally, participating in and speaking at conferences.

Act as a resource to primary care teams, attending meetings organised by the PCT as appropriate.

Provide specialist advice and support related to the purchasing and commissioning of resources/services.



· Act in an advisory/ collaborative role with senior management in issues relating to the specialty



· Act as a specialist resource for the management of patients.




Person specification
Job title

Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist –

Band

7

Division

Planned Care



Evidence for suitability in the role will be measured via a mixture of application form, testing and interview.

E= essential
D= desirable
Trust values
Putting patients first

E

Responsive to patients and staff

E

Open and honest

E

Unfailingly kind

E

Determined to develop

E


Education and qualifications
Registered Nurse Qualification

E

Degree Level education

E

Post registration education in relevant specialty

E

Teaching Qualification

E

Working towards a masters

D






Experience




Experience of working with patients with colorectal cancer

E

Experience of working with other multidisciplinary members

E

Autonomous working

D

Delivering educational seminars to other staff

D

Experience of working with electronic patient records

E










Skills and knowledge
Demonstrate initiative

E

Systematic working and documentation

E

Excellent communication skills

E

IT literate

E

Ability to plan and prioritise own workload

E

Demonstrates understanding of cancer waiting targets

E

Collaborates well in a multidisciplinary team

E

Demonstrates knowledge of colorectal cancer surgery

E






Personal qualities




Flexible and adaptable in approach when required

E

Works well under pressure and in stressful situations

E

Approachable

E

Motivated and enthusiastic

E

Excellent communication skills

E

Teamplayer

E








This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026