Job summary
We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our supportive Colorectal Cancer Nursing Team at Homerton Healthcare. This is a developmental Band 6/7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role, ideal for someone with experience in colorectal and/or cancer nursing ready to take the next step.
You'll support patients with bowel cancer across the treatment pathway, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Band 6 postholders will be supported to develop the skills needed to progress to Band 7, though progression is not guaranteed. Candidates with relevant experience may be appointed directly at Band 7, which includes line management responsibilities, strategic input into service development, and support to the stoma care service as needed.
The role requires excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex care autonomously while working closely with the Nurse Consultant, colorectal surgeons, and the wider MDT. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Band 6 looking to grow or a Band 7 seeking a fresh challenge in a team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver holistic assessments and evidence-based interventions to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients throughout their cancer pathway.
- Provide clinical expertise and advice to colleagues in both inpatient and outpatient settings, promoting high standards of care through role modelling and professional leadership.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and contribute to cancer performance targets, audits, and data collection to support service improvement.
- Participate in nurse-led clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to decision-making and ongoing treatment planning.
- Support the delivery of stoma care when required, particularly during periods of leave within the stoma care team.
- Contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and policy reviews to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
- Engage in continuing professional development and, where appropriate, work toward achieving competencies for progression to a Band 7 role.
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff and, at Band 7 level, undertake formal line management responsibilities.
- Uphold Trust values and work collaboratively across clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver compassionate, safe, and effective care.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education.
- Post registration education in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
- Advanced communication skills course or equivalent
- Master's degree or working towards
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonosmously and as part of a team.
- Ability of forward thinking and respond to challenges in a proactive way.
- Good written & verbal communications skills in the English language.
- Established organisational and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Level 2 psychological skills
- Radiology non-medical referrer training.
- Research/audit skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Working with patients with colorectal disease.
- Stoma care.
Desirable
- Nurse led clinics
- Work at band 7 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of colorectal cancer pathways.
- Suspected lower GI cancer pathways.
Desirable
- Knowledge of colorectal cancer oncology treatments
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education.
- Post registration education in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
- Advanced communication skills course or equivalent
- Master's degree or working towards
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonosmously and as part of a team.
- Ability of forward thinking and respond to challenges in a proactive way.
- Good written & verbal communications skills in the English language.
- Established organisational and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Level 2 psychological skills
- Radiology non-medical referrer training.
- Research/audit skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Working with patients with colorectal disease.
- Stoma care.
Desirable
- Nurse led clinics
- Work at band 7 level
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of colorectal cancer pathways.
- Suspected lower GI cancer pathways.
Desirable
- Knowledge of colorectal cancer oncology treatments
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.
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
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. 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).
