Job summaryWe are seeking a compassionate, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our well established and supportive colorectal nursing team. You will be an integral part of the team providing coordination and organisation of care for patients along the cancer pathway. You will need good communication and interpersonal skills and a good knowledge of the care needs for colorectal cancer patients and their carers.
This is an opportunity for nurses who have experience within colorectal cancer setting and want to further enhance their skills and knowledge within this speciality
The post holder is responsible for delivering high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist colorectal cancer stoma care service and support the Lead Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist and the wider nursing team in ensuring high standards of nursing care provided to all patients receiving care in the speciality.
The postholder will also be responsible for providing professional advice to members of the multidisciplinary team, assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the speciality.
Main duties of the job- Assisting colorectal and oncology consultants in supporting patients understand the available treatment acting as the patient advocating key worker enabling them to make an informed choice.
- To utilise holistic needs assessment and identify patients who might need benefit from referral to other professionals such as palliative care, clinical psychology, social worker or benefits advisor.
- To work closely with groups such as patient support groups and to liaise as necessary with local colorectal teams in the cancer centres to ensure seamless care facilitate open communication and coordination of care
- The post holder act as a colorectal cancer care resource, collaborated with all members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide specific nurse acknowledge and expertise on all aspects of colorectal cancer care and stoma care under the direction of the lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- The post holder will have a row in the development of the UHNM colorectal care nurse in ensuring this relates to the needs of the patient and is in line with the NHS plan in the 10 key roles of nurses and midwives
About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details- Date posted: 04 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 205-8094672
- Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- The aim of the post is provide expect care, advice and support patients undergoing surgery for colorectal disease, including the formation of a stoma. This will include holistic patient assessment, psychological care in the monitoring of treatment programmes as part of the colorectal multidisciplinary team. In addition the post holder is expected to participate in the development of specific colorectal/stoma training and education and clinical supervision of other staff and students.
- To provide a continuous supportive service to patient as part of the colorectal nursing team under the supervision of the Lead Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist. This will include liaising with other healthcare professionals, including the Primary Healthcare team in order to provide the best possible care for their patients and carers and family, ensuring continuity of care from diagnosis to community follow ups and the whole patient journey.
- Assisting colorectal and oncology consultants in supporting patients understand the available treatment acting as the patient advocating key worker enabling them to make an informed choice.
- To utilise holistic needs assessment and identify patients who might need benefit from referral to other professionals such as palliative care, clinical psychology, social worker or benefits advisor.
- To work closely with groups such as patient support groups and to liaise as necessary with local colorectal teams in the cancer centres to ensure seamless care facilitate open communication and coordination of care
- The post holder act as a colorectal cancer care resource, collaborated with all members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide specific nurse acknowledge and expertise on all aspects of colorectal cancer care and stoma care under the direction of the lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- The post holder will have a row in the development of the UHNM colorectal care nurse in ensuring this relates to the needs of the patient and is in line with the NHS plan in the 10 key roles of nurses and midwives
Person SpecificationEssential- Registered Nurse (NMC register RN)
- COLORECTAL AMD STOMA EXPERIENCE
Desirable- Degree in Nursing Practice
- Health Assessment in clinical practice
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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Colorectal CNS, Dorothy Munyanyi, dorothy.munyanyi@uhnm.nhs.uk, 01782671365
