Clinical Nurse Specialist – Colorectal: Sponsorship Available

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This post to cover maternity leave presents an exciting learning opportunity to work within our friendly, welcoming team to increase knowledge and understanding of patients diagnosed with bowel cancer; the pathways of treatment and caring for not only the patient, but their family and friends.

This post gives a valuable insight into the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

We are looking for skilled nurse with an understanding of caring for patients with colorectal cancer, who is enthusiastic, motivated, proactive and autonomous in their practice. We are committed to providing a highquality service and a supportive educational environment conducive to learning, which will ensure a good foundation for future practice.

The successful candidate will be fully supported by the Senior Colorectal Nurses. You will be involved in multi-varied caseloads, working independently and as part of a specialised team, nurse led initiatives, promotion of best practice, self- care and empowerment for patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

  • To act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care through the running of nurse-led clinics for patients from diagnosis, through treatment and follow up. This might be via a clinic, inpatient or remote follow up setting.
  • To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant teaching Qualification
  • State registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Diploma/Degree in relevant area or evidence of study to that level

Desirable

  • Post registration training preferably in cancer/palliative care.
  • Advanced Communication skills training

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience working with colorectal patients
  • Experience in CNS role
  • Evidence of relevant clinical experience at Band 5 preferably in an Oncology
  • Thorough up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within the speciality area
  • Working knowledge of primary care, team nursing and reflective practice
  • Leadership management experience

Desirable

  • Qualifications/ training in colorectal speciality

CNS

Essential

  • Experience in CNS role

Desirable

  • Qualification as a CNS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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