Job 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
Main duties of the job
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Provide specialist nursing assessment and management of patients with colorectal cancer.
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Act as a key worker for patients on the colorectal cancer pathway, ensuring timely and coordinated care.
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Deliver nurse-led clinics (e.g., results clinics, treatment support, survivorship or follow-up).
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Provide information and psychological support to patients and carers at all stages of the pathway.
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Support the management of symptoms, treatment side effects, and holistic needs.
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Work closely with the MDT (surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, dietitians, stoma nurses, etc.) to ensure continuity of care.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand 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 servicerelocatesas 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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
- Degree in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency
- advanced communication skills
- psychological skills level 2
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- teaching experience
Technical Skills and competences
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Proven evidence of good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
- Degree in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency
- advanced communication skills
- psychological skills level 2
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- teaching experience
Technical Skills and competences
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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.
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).
