Job summaryFixed Term Contract Maternity Cover - end date 27th June 2027. This is a part-time position of 34 hours per weekAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at Kettering General Hospital.
The post holder will undertake a leadership role within the team, with direct line management responsibility for Band 6 CNS staff, patient support workers and administrative staff, while also working as an autonomous practitioner.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing specialist advice, support and education to patients and their families, as well as to healthcare professionals across the wider service.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will join an established and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist team to provide expert clinical care and holistic support to patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated nurse who is able to work autonomously and effectively under pressure within this busy specialty. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills.
Significant experience in the care and management of patients with colorectal cancer is essential for this role.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic and cohesive multidisciplinary colorectal team, committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service.
About usPlease submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:CompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageousDetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration9 months
Working patternPart-time
Reference number264-8005147-SUR-A
Job locationsKettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration
- Nursing Degree or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Recognised teaching/montoring qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Advanced Communication training or willingness to undertake
- Postgraduate Certificate in Oncology/Colorectal Cancer
Desirable- MSc relevant to clinical practice or willing to work towards
- Counselling Experience
SkillsEssential- Highly developed communication skills and Interpersonal skills
- Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Documentation of a high standard - Report Writing
- IT Literacy
- Caseload and workload management skills
Desirable- Audit skills - Data collection and analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- IT technology development
- Experience in management of whole systems provision of care.
KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical
- Knowledge / experience Specialist knowledge or interest in speciality
- Maintaining patient information databases.
- Making direct referrals to members of MDT.
- Working in partnership with internal and external agencies.
Desirable- Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy.
- Development of clinical practice.
- Strategic development of health initiatives.
- Development of education and training.
- Knowledge of Commissioning services
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressKettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Matron for General Surgery
Amalia Batayola
a.batayola@nhs.net
01536493065
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
