Specialist Support Nurse Colorectal

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in Cambridge is seeking a compassionate Band 6 Support Nurse for a 12-month fixed term role in their Colorectal Nursing Service. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the colorectal surgical and diagnostic pathway. Duties include supporting patients, leading nurse-led clinics, and contributing to the ERAS programme. Ideal applicants will have a relevant nursing degree and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and a competitive salary.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in colorectal care.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in a relevant field.
• Willingness to complete teaching or mentoring qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Assess, develop, and implement specialist nursing care programmes.
• Support patients and families through the colorectal diagnostic pathway.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Capable of working as an integral member of a small team

Adaptable to changing situations

Effective interpersonal skills

Commitment to multidisciplinary working

Education

Degree

Post registration qualification in speciality

Relevant experience in speciality

Job description

Main area Coloractal Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment maternity cover until 26-Mar-2027) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-A-257304

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Town Cambridge Salary £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity within our Colorectal Nursing Service. We are looking for a compassionate, and experienced Band 6 Support Nurse to join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the complete colorectal surgical and diagnostic pathway.

In this role you will work across the 2-week wait (2WW) lower GI diagnostic service, as well as benign and malignant colorectal pathways. You will support patients and their families at all stages — from diagnosis through treatment — ensuring timely, coordinated care in line with national and local cancer targets.

You will receive training to run nurse-led follow-up clinics and collaborate closely with the administrative team to help keep patient pathways efficient and meet target timelines. You will also contribute to the growth and delivery of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme for colorectal patients.

You should have a clear understanding of colorectal cancer pathways and lower GI diagnostics. We value strong communication and organisational skills, and require someone able to work both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team. The ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism is also essential.

If you are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred colorectal care and ready to make a real difference at CUH, we encourage you to apply. Informal visit/chat encouraged

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused care

Responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

To be added to all advertised permanent vacancies:

• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5 January 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 22 January 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑ working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in speciality
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching or mentoring qualification
• Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
• Degree
• Research Module

Experience

• Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
• Accept personal accountability for own practice
• Experience of formal/informal teaching

Knowledge

• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding and knowledge of specialist field

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• Documentation, audit and presentation skills

Additional Requirements

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact

Name Anna Brewer
Job title Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01223 216505
Additional information
Anna Brewer
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist‑Stoma, Colorectal and Nutrition
Tel: [phone] | Ext: 216505
Mobile [phone]