Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal 2 week wait team cancer nurse specialists at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We are a dynamic and passionate service responsible for delivering high quality cancer care to our patients. We are committed to supporting the continued professional development of our team.
Main duties of the job
Managing the two week pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed or suspected Colorectal cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of investigation and diagnosis and throughout their journey.
The role will include triaging with telephone or face to face in clinics to ensure faster diagnostics.
Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7604653
Job locations
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a senior nurse role as a cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Managing the pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Managing the service and service development. Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a senior nurse role as a cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Managing the pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Managing the service and service development. Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant courses appropriate to clinical area
• Evidence of masters level study or willingness to work towards
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of post registration education in cancer/tumour speciality or willingness to commence in 6 months

Desirable

• Leadership / management qualification
• Clinical examination skills level 7

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in a Band 6 role or above within cancer speciality
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience of mentoring / supervising others 1

Desirable

• previous experience at band 7 level

Communication
Essential

• Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge appropriate to speciality
• Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant courses appropriate to clinical area
• Evidence of masters level study or willingness to work towards
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of post registration education in cancer/tumour speciality or willingness to commence in 6 months

Desirable

• Leadership / management qualification
• Clinical examination skills level 7

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in a Band 6 role or above within cancer speciality
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience of mentoring / supervising others 1

Desirable

• previous experience at band 7 level

Communication
Essential

• Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge appropriate to speciality
• Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda

Skills Required