The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Colorectal

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a specialist Nurse to join the Colorectal team working cross sites to deliver and coordinate the care of patients with colorectal disease.

The post holder will contribute to

for providing specialist nursing service to patients with suspected colorectal cancer and patients undergoing treatment and follow up.
to support the patient along the cancer pathway, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment within national standards.
to support patients who have undergone stoma surgery.
an autonomous practitioner proactively managing a caseload of patients to involve the provision of specialist advice, liaison and advocacy with appropriate Health Care Professionals across all care settings and multidisciplinary teams.

Funding for these posts is secured for a fixed term for 12 months.

We are looking for someone who is ready to develop their clinical and leadership skills, who has experience in a nursing post and is keen to hit the ground running to ensure we can make the most of this opportunity.

Main duties of the job

Work as an autonomous practitioner assessing potentially highly complex patients, planning, implementing and reviewing care within the out-patient setting.
Delivering the urgent cancer pathway nurse-led clinics including the organisation of investigations and interventions and results as required.
Provide holistic care to patents undergoing colorectal treatment including stoma formation.
Provide support to patients following end of treatment.
To liaise with other teams and dependents to ensure that patient progresses through the pathway.
Work within the NMC code.
To ensure that all local and national HR policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to

About us

You will join a team of experienced specialist nurses at The Shrewsbury and Telford Trust.

If you are keen to apply and would like to discuss the post or arrange a meeting with potential new colleagues, please do not hesitate to callNicola Tonks on 01743 261144. We look forward to receiving your application.

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-NSC-059

Job locations

Split across sites Community Diagnostic Centre and RSH

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post
1st Level Nursing Degree (working towards)
Evidence of own academic education / continuing CPD
RGN

Desirable

Working towards specialty related MSc
History taking and physical examination course
Independent Nurse prescribing course

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

Experience in a multi-professional setting
Experience of liaising with Primary Healthcare Providers
Management experience
Evidence of audit involvement

Desirable

Experience of running Nurse-led clinics
Knowledge of statistics/report writing
Ability to produce patient information and educational material

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post
1st Level Nursing Degree (working towards)
Evidence of own academic education / continuing CPD
RGN

Desirable

Working towards specialty related MSc
History taking and physical examination course
Independent Nurse prescribing course

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

Experience in a multi-professional setting
Experience of liaising with Primary Healthcare Providers
Management experience
Evidence of audit involvement

Desirable

Experience of running Nurse-led clinics
Knowledge of statistics/report writing
Ability to produce patient information and educational material

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Split across sites Community Diagnostic Centre and RSH

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Split across sites Community Diagnostic Centre and RSH

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)