Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cancer Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking to appoint a Band 7 Macmillan Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is a unique opportunity for any nurse who has extensive experience as a senior band 6 within gynaecology or cancer care who wishes to expand their clinical skills and knowledge to help support and develop an expanding service which is fully patient centred.

The nurse will be a highly visible presence across the speciality and wards, working to ensure the highest standards of care, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers.

For this role you will need to have:

• A current NMC Nursing registration with post qualification, relevant experience.
• Possession of excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills coupled with evidence of continuing professional development.
• In addition you will be required to demonstrate a flexible approach to work

Main duties of the job

Princess Alexandra Hospital diagnoses over 100 new Gynaecology Cancers a year. The role of the Macmillan Gynaecology Cancer CNS is to provide a specialist service to support patients through this journey.

The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supporting nursing service for patients and their families diagnosed with a gynaecology cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.

The Macmillan Gynaecology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:

• To provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carer’s with a gynaecology cancer diagnosis
• To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
• To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
• To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service
• To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice
• To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that your cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality.
• To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
• To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within PAHT and externally.
• Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
• Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.
• Clinical Excellence.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards
• Advanced Assessment skills
• Independent Nurse Prescribing course or willingness to undertake
• Advanced Communication skills training
• Level 2 Psychological skills training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in gynaecology conditions and/or oncology
• Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
• Evidence of teaching and experience of developing teaching materials
• Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
• Experience of multi professional working

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking nurse led clinics
• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Previous experience of research and audit

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)