Colorectal CNS Band 6 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa/pr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7562889/153-SP05721 |
Summary
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
• 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.
UHD are 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.
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Mar 2026
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