# Cancer ANP - Colorectal > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cancer-anp-colorectal/6e64dbee-5a7f-42ed-b831-53e0c83fedeb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cancer-anp-colorectal/6e64dbee-5a7f-42ed-b831-53e0c83fedeb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Milton Keynes - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T12:19:09.251Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/Milton_Keynes/Milton_Keynes_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cancer_Support/Cancer_Support-v8147366 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8147366?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Straight to test Colorectal Cancer and Non-Specific Symptom CNS Cancer Services Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum  Hours:  37.50 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Specialist to join the Open Access Diagnostic Colorectal and Non-Specific Symptoms Services, working alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Colorectal Cancer. The role focuses on developing services that provide rapid access to cancer diagnostics and support achievement of the 28-day referral-to-diagnosis target. \[job overview | Word\] The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills. Experience in colorectal care, colorectal surgery, or endoscopy would be beneficial. Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, running face-to-face clinics, supporting timely diagnosis, and adapting to changing service priorities. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. \[job overview | Word\] A development opportunity may be considered for an experienced Band 6 nurse. The post holder will provide high-quality patient care directly and indirectly through supporting and educating colleagues across the workforce. \[job overview | Word\] The service is part of a rapidly expanding cancer care environment, with recent investment including a new onsite Cancer Centre and the Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre, opened in 2024. Staff benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, supported by a progressive management team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team, and the Macmillan Information and Support Centre. Interview date 6 August 2026. ### Main duties of the job This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' To assist and support the development of Nurse led Straight to Test (STT) and Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) triage, diagnostic referrals, diagnostic results and patient information.   To assist and support the development of open access diagnostic colorectal service and 28day cancer target.   To be an effective core member of the site-specific MDT with responsibilities reflected in the relevant NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance and National Cancer Quality Measures. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Nurse – Patient Relationship Demonstrate advanced communication skills in all contexts – with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff. Works with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care. Management Of Patient Health / Illness Status Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in colorectal nursing. Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with suspected cancer. To assess patients’ suitability for investigation/procedures via nurse led triage.  To review past medical history, blood results and x-ray/scan results. To review histology and scan reports for patients and advise on further management. Education Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of cancer. To provide guidance and advice to promote health, reduce risk factions and prevent disease disability Professional Role To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e., NSF/NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective. To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to review public health data / information in evaluating patient’s needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care. Operational Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service and understanding of cancer targets and tracking the patient’s pathway. Assist the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner in business and management strategies for the provision of quality care in colorectal/non-specific symptoms cancer and the efficient use of resources. Personal Development To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan. Demonstrate evidence-based care. Please refer to the attached job description for further information ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Excellent management skills of self and others - Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa - Ability to facilitate the management of change - Ability to delegate appropriately - Computer skills ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant experience at band 6 in Colorectal/cancer care - Experience of leading and developing clinical practice ### Communication **Essential** - Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels - Flexible approach to work - Good listener - Team player - Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients’ needs are being met - Ability to manage and motivate self and others ### Specific requirements **Desirable** - Car driver ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - Registered General Nurse - Degree or Diploma - ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification - Advanced communication skills training **Desirable** - Colorectal / cancer module - Master’s degree or equivalent experience/training - Independent nurse prescriber or working towards ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team - Motivated / positive – self-directed and committed - Professional image - Meets essential qualification & experience - Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10446691) - [person specification (pdf, 368.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10446776) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.