Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

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The Cancer Specialist Nurse is pivotal in providing outstanding patient care from the referral to our services through the diagnostic process and onward referrals to the cancer services in Bristol. The Band 7 specialist nurse will deliver individualized patient-centered care with a strong focus on effective communication and compassionate care.

This role is suitable for a knowledgeable and skilled nurse with gynecology support and care experience who is interested in developing cancer knowledge and skills. You will work as an autonomous practitioner seeing patients independently and will work alongside the Lead Gynae Oncology Consultants and Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in Bristol and the community to ensure a coordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit, and research. They will ensure practice is in line with the latest governance frameworks and have a responsibility to stay up to date and work within current guidance. They will maintain and develop expertise and skills within this specialist field to facilitate safe and effective patient management, and demonstrate professionalism in behavior, attitude, and appearance at all times.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff delivering healthcare to residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our hospital  are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised center of excellence in a range of services. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We value all people as individuals and aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Bristol is recognised as a great place to live with many amenities, and we are also commutable from other locations.

For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email  for more information.

The post holder will contribute to workforce development by developing and delivering education and training, and participate in research activity and clinical audits within the specialist area. The post holder will focus on improving the patient care experience and supporting service development, and lead discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings, including case conferences and MDT meetings.

Education

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse
• Approved Gynae qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable criteria

• Completion of post-registration course
• Masters level working

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post-registration experience
• Experience of leading change management and service improvement projects

Desirable criteria

• Current/recent experience in Gynaecology
• Multidisciplinary teamwork experience

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

Essential criteria

• Teamwork
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills

Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills
• People management

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. For support/advice regarding the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme, please contact us on tel .

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the pay scale unless they have prior NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol NHS Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to being fair and inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in the workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.