Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer ANP - Colorectal
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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
This opportunity is within Open Access Diagnostic Colorectal and Non-Specific Symptoms Services working alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Colorectal Cancer. This supports the development of rapid diagnostic pathways for cancer referrals and achievement of the 28-day referral-to-diagnosis target.
An experienced nurse is required with strong clinical skills, ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in colorectal care, surgery or endoscopy is desirable. Duties include triaging referrals, undertaking face-to-face clinics, supporting timely diagnosis and responding to changing service priorities.
Development opportunity maybe available for an experienced Band 6 nurse. You will contribute to high standards of patient care providing direct clinical support and helping to educate and develop the wider teams.
The service is part of a modern, expanding cancer care environment offering excellent training and development opportunities. Recent investment includes a new onsite Cancer Centre and the Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre, opened in 2024. The team is supported by proactive management, Nurse Practitioners, the Palliative Care Team, and the Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
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Interview date 6 August 2026.
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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.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
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We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracy Wothers
- Job title: Colorectal STT
- Email address: Tracy.Wothers@mkuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01908 997084
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