Colorectal & Stoma Care CNS - Band 6

The role involves providing support and specialist nursing advice to clinical colleagues in complex cases. To improve the care of patients within the clinical field by improving the knowledge and skills of first‑line staff through education (both clinic wide and on an individual basis), and to undertake audit, review and appropriate service development practices.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will directly deliver stoma care and give specialist advice on the management of complex colorectal cases based on current evidence to their own caseload, across a variety of settings, e.g. ward and outpatient department, in order to provide a flexible service that is responsive to the need of the client group.

About us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest and most renowned independent hospitals, located in the heart of Marylebone. We are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Our Digestive Diseases Unit provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions, supported by leading consultants and highly skilled nursing teams.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Colorectal and Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Digestive Diseases Unit on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This role involves managing your own caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings, assessing, planning and delivering expert care, and providing specialist advice and guidance to patients, families and colleagues. The position combines clinical leadership, patient education and service development with a focus on improving patient experience and outcomes.

- Deliver specialist nursing advice and care for patients with colorectal disease and stoma needs.

- Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of care pathways and clinical guidelines.

- Provide expert clinical support to nursing and medical colleagues in complex cases.

- Facilitate nurse‑led clinics and patient education sessions.

- Undertake audit, review and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

- Support and mentor junior nursing staff, contributing to professional development across the unit.

- Participate in service development to ensure best practice and continuity of high‑quality care.

Skills and Experience

- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience within colorectal or stoma care nursing.

- Recognised qualification in stoma care is desirable.

- Proven ability to provide complex clinical advice and manage a specialist caseload.

- Strong leadership, communication and teaching skills.

- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Core benefits are:

- Private Medical Insurance

- Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Life assurance

- Travel season ticket loan

- Family friendly benefits

- A range of retail discounts

- Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about delivering specialist care and want to make a real difference to patients’ lives, we would love to hear from you. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as this advert will close once sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

- Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the NMC register.

- Evidence of in‑depth post‑registration development or experience in the relevant field, e.g. ENB course or equivalent relevant academic modules.

Qualifications

- Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the NMC register.

- Evidence of in‑depth post‑registration development or experience in the relevant field, e.g. ENB course or equivalent relevant academic modules.

Experience

- A minimum of 5 years current experience in relevant specialty.

- A track record of practice excellence and innovation.

- Previous involvement in the development, implementation and audit of clinical guidelines and standards.

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.

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