Main area Cancer Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover - Secondment (01/01/27 - 31/12/27)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 343-8265061-RB-SK-A
Site Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Town Epsom Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
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 provision
of excellent patient care in accordance with national guidelines.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier.
Qualifications & Training
- Registered General Nurse
- BSc healthcare related
- MSC healthcare related
- Advanced communication skills training
Knowledge and Skills
- In depth knowledge of current practice
- Holistic patient assessment
- Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
- Clinical governance
- Research/clinical audit
- Teaching staff and patients
- Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.
References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history , including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
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.
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Lower GI Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epsom employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals
Surrey Downs Health and Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Epsom, the organisation provides opportunities for growth within the NHS framework, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful healthcare outcomes.
Contact Details:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Recruitment Team
