Specialist Nurse – Cancer Services – Colorectal

Specialist Nurse – Cancer Services (Colorectal)

Position Overview

• Job Title: Specialist Nurse – Cancer Services (Colorectal)

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Location: The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow

• Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)

• Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with premier independent healthcare providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Nurse for the Oncology Department at The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, patient-centred nursing care across outpatient, inpatient, day-case, and ambulatory settings.

• Undertake specialist clinical assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management, and ongoing reviews.

• Act as a clinical expert in colorectal cancer pathways, supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and survivorship care.

• Serve as a key point of contact for patients and families, improving continuity of care, coordination, and informed decision-making.

• Provide essential emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and carers throughout their cancer journey.

• Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and disease-specific services where appropriately trained.

• Monitor treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately while promoting dignity, respect, and compassion.

Candidate Requirements

• Registration: Adult Registered Nurse with a valid and active NMC registration.

• Experience: Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing, with essential experience in Colorectal or Lower GI care.

• Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in cancer care pathways, symptom management, clinical governance, and patient safety frameworks.

• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Cancer Nursing (Level 6/7) and SACT training/experience are highly desirable.

• Background: Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or within acute hospital oncology / private healthcare services is advantageous.

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to £55,000 per year.

• Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.

• Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, alongside family and friends hospital discounts.

• Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.

• Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, development opportunities, and structured career progression.