Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the well established Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) service as a Band 6 Gynae Oncology CNS .
Please be advised that this is a fixed term post for 23 months - initially for 2 days per week then increasing to 4 days from September 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to develop their knowledge and skill set and gain invaluable experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will work alongside and have support and guidance from the Band 7 CNS Lead for the service. You will form an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting gynaecological patients, and their families, diagnosed with cancer and throughout their cancer pathway.
Candidates will need to have previous experience of working within the field of Oncology. Applications are welcome from those who have excellent communication skills, as well as being flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for patients diagnosed with Gynae-Oncology cancers who have been referred to the oncology department for anti-cancer treatments.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to provide high quality care to these patients and their significant others during and after their treatment and to refer on to other professionals for more specialist guidance, support, advice and counselling.
The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with these members accordingly to ensure that patients experience a seamless, high quality service.
The CNS will need the ability to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice and seek guidance where necessary, to ensure that agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-professional teams locally and within the West Midlands Cancer Alliance.
- A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within Gynae-Oncology services.
- A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Supporting the Band 7 in identifying and assessing clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Actively participating and integrating elements of the Recovery Package e.g. holistic needs assessment, referrals to Health and Well- Being events.
- Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development.
- Participating in providing training of identified staff groups within defined areas.
- Support patients, carers and staff during non-complex difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Participating in clinic preparation and nurse led clinics e.g Treatment pre-assessment.
- Inputting data and being involved in audit
- Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-professional teams locally and within the West Midlands Cancer Alliance.
- A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within Gynae-Oncology services.
- A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Supporting the Band 7 in identifying and assessing clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Actively participating and integrating elements of the Recovery Package e.g. holistic needs assessment, referrals to Health and Well- Being events.
- Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development.
- Participating in providing training of identified staff groups within defined areas.
- Support patients, carers and staff during non-complex difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Participating in clinic preparation and nurse led clinics e.g Treatment pre-assessment.
- Inputting data and being involved in audit
- Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
