GI Cancer Care Coordinator

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 March 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated GI Cancer Care Coordinator to join our supportive Cancer Nursing Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals. Our team is committed to delivering excellent care and improving the experience of people affected by GI cancers, and your role will make a meaningful difference.

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate individual who can work independently and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. You will support specialist nurses in providing safe, effective, high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be confident working with clinicians, patients, and allied professionals. You will demonstrate empathy and provide clear, reassuring information to patients and families, often in emotive situations. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using a range of IT systems are essential, along with the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

You should be self‑motivated and committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) based primarily at York Hospital.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Team Leaders Ruth Jacobs or Suzanne Anderson on

Interviews will be held in person only at York Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated Cancer Nursing Team.

• Act as a key contact for cancer patients and families, responding with professionalism, empathy and sensitivity.
• Provide consistent, person‑centred support across diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up, and, where appropriate, palliative and Best Supportive Care pathways, ensuring a positive experience during complex and distressing times.
• Offer clear information, guidance and emotional support, escalating concerns to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as required.
• Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNAs) identifying physical, emotional, social and practical needs and liaise with relevant professionals to address concerns.
• Document outcomes, contribute to treatment summaries, and arrange timely referrals and signposting to appropriate services.
• Make proactive support calls, including for patients on palliative or BSC pathways, recognising changes in wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Manage correspondence effectively and assist with practical support such as transport and non‑clinical referrals, including benefits and community services.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local support networks.
• Monitor cancer tracking systems to ensure pathway coordination and accurate documentation, including patient interactions, reports, and referrals.
• Support the CNS team with administrative tasks, maintain patient information resources, and coordinate handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to service improvement, health promotion and ongoing professional development.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

• Experience with in or understanding of the field of oncology
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