Colorectal CNS Band 6

Main area Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job
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Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site UHD-Poole Town Poole Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa/pr Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

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.

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