Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Cancer Nurse Specialist Team at Royal Bolton Hospital. We are excited to announce a new full-time Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role designed to enhance the support provided to patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancers throughout their treatment pathway.

This post requires a candidate with substantial post-registration experience, including time spent working at a senior level within a relevant specialist area. A strong background in gynaecology, cancer care, or cancer nursing is essential.

The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care and committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. They will provide expert support across the entire pathway, undertaking holistic needs assessments and ensuring personalised care planning remains central to the service.

This newly developed role offers an excellent opportunity to influence and improve current practice. The postholder will play a key part in shaping service development, enhancing patient experience, and contributing to the ongoing delivery of safe, compassionate and responsive care for gynaecology cancer patients at Royal Bolton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide high-quality specialist nursing care for patients with gynaecological cancer, using advanced clinical skills to assess, plan and deliver personalised care. You will independently manage your own caseload, acting as a key worker to support patients throughout their diagnostic, treatment and follow-up pathways.

The role includes delivering expert disease-specific advice, holistic needs assessments and level 2 psychological support, as well as ensuring timely referral to other services. You will act as a senior clinical resource for staff across the Trust, contributing to education, supervision and service development.

As a core member of the MDT, you will participate in meetings, support effective communication across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings, and help shape clinical guidelines, innovation, research and audit activity to enhance the Gynaecology Cancer Service.

About us

At Royal Bolton Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, compassionate and forward-thinking team. As part of the Gynaecology Cancer Service, you'll work within a strong multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering safe, personalised and timely care for women with gynaecological cancers.

We offer excellent professional development opportunities, encourage innovation and value the specialist skills our nurses bring. Joining us means being part of an organisation that champions high-quality care and supports you to thrive in your role.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-218FD-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role and its full responsibilities, please refer to the detailed job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role and its full responsibilities, please refer to the detailed job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Recognised cancer/oncology qualification
  • NMC registration
  • Level 2 psychological training

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification
  • Clinical examination skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at B6 or above
  • Gynae experience
  • Leadership/management experience
  • MDT working
  • Audit and research

Desirable

  • Undertaking nurse led clinics

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Clinical decision making
  • Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Implementing change in the workplace
  • Dealing with complaints and SIs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date with gynae cancer care current issues
  • Governance awareness
  • Understanding of gynae cancer treatments and side effects
  • Analyse data and produce written reports
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Recognised cancer/oncology qualification
  • NMC registration
  • Level 2 psychological training

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification
  • Clinical examination skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at B6 or above
  • Gynae experience
  • Leadership/management experience
  • MDT working
  • Audit and research

Desirable

  • Undertaking nurse led clinics

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Clinical decision making
  • Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Implementing change in the workplace
  • Dealing with complaints and SIs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date with gynae cancer care current issues
  • Governance awareness
  • Understanding of gynae cancer treatments and side effects
  • Analyse data and produce written reports

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cancer Co-ordinator

Erica Laidlaw

erica.laidlaw@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204390714

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-218FD-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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