In CDDFT the role of a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is defined as a qualified nursing role whose primary purpose is to provide guidance, support and treatment based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. The Macmillan Band 6 Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will: Support the existing Colorectal CNS team to deliver excellent patient care Work autonomously with minimal supervision within the team Be responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients within the specialist area Provide a continuing supportive service inclusive of information and advice within acute, primary and community settings to patients, their carers and the staff who support them on all aspects of the cancer specialty disease and treatments Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required Ensure that each person receives a high standard of personalised care Act as key worker for own caseload. Support and implement service improvement activity You will have the following skills: Registered nurse educated to first degree level Post registration experience, preferably within the specialty Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision Evidence of continuing professional development Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills including self-awareness and emotional intelligence Evidence of a mentorship and/or teaching qualification Comply with the regulations governing their specialty, particularly the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour Effective organisation and time management skills including the ability to work to deadlines, make clinical decisions and able to manage multiple projects You will work as part of the wider Colorectal Cancer team to support the delivery of safe, compassionate and joined-up care.