Lower GI Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Lower GI Clinical Nurse Specialist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our dedicated team of Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists as a Band 7 CNS on a 1 year fixed term or secondment to cover maternity leave. We are looking for an experienced nurse with evidence of professional development that is innovative, motivatedand enthusiastic with excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience in colorectal nursing, cancer nursing and/or a previous role as a CNS will be advantageous for applicants. Main duties of the job This Band 7 role allows the postholder to develop professionally, gaining extensive lower GI cancer knowledge, advanced communication skills and autonomous management of a patient caseload while ensuring the provisionof excellent patient care in accordance with national guidelines. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-8265061-RB-SK-A Job locations Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registered General Nurse BSc healthcare related Desirable MSC healthcare related Mentorship or equivalent qualification Advanced communication skills training Level 2 Psychology support skills Experience Essential Relevant experience Knowledge and Skills Essential In depth knowledge of current practice Holistic patient assessment Professional issues in nursing and healthcare Clinial supervision Clinical governance Research/clinical audit Teaching staff and patients Set and maintain standards/protocols of care Computer skills Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registered General Nurse BSc healthcare related Desirable MSC healthcare related Mentorship or equivalent qualification Advanced communication skills training Level 2 Psychology support skills Experience Essential Relevant experie