Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time B7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Upper GI Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist team.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Upper GI Multi disciplinary Team professionals . The current team are based in Bristol Royal Infirmary delivering high standards of person centred care. This role will be across the University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner, delivering a high-quality, holistic, patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. They will provide expert, evidence-based care, information, and support to patients and their families across the full cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and where appropriate, end-of-life care.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in upper GI oncology, providing specialist advice, psychological support, and education to patients, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. They will contribute to and influence clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), advocating for patient needs and preferences.
Working collaboratively across primary, secondary, and tertiary care, the post holder will coordinate care to ensure a seamless, safe, and effective patient experience. They will also work closely with allied health professionals and palliative care services to optimise patient outcomes.
The CNS will actively contribute to education, mentorship, clinical supervision, audit, and research activities. They will support the development of nursing practice within the team, promote evidence-based care, and participate in service evaluation to drive continuous improvement.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancyPerson specification Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area of UPGI cancer
- Significant relevant clinical experience in care of patients with UPGI cancer
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualifications and Training Essential criteria
- Active NMC Registration
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or equivalent experience
- Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification
- Non- Medical Prescribing
Skills and Abilities Essential criteria
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in UPGI Cancer and takes accountability for own actions
- Knowledge of national and local speciality head and neck cancer related policies and changes
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Excellent Information technology skills
Aptitudes Essential criteria
- Resilient and reflective
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Equitable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancyPerson specification Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area of UPGI cancer
- Significant relevant clinical experience in care of patients with UPGI cancer
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualifications and Training Essential criteria
- Active NMC Registration
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or equivalent experience
- Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification
- Non- Medical Prescribing
Skills and Abilities Essential criteria
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in UPGI Cancer and takes accountability for own actions
- Knowledge of national and local speciality head and neck cancer related policies and changes
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Excellent Information technology skills
Aptitudes Essential criteria
- Resilient and reflective
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Equitable
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oThorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within UGI speciality area
- oSignificant relevant clinical experience in UGI specialist area
- oEvidence of recent teaching experience
- oExperience of undertaking research or audit projects
- oExcellent IT skills
Desirable
- oExperience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oHighly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- oAble to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- oExpert in specific area of practice and takes accountability for own actions -
- oStrong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- oThe ability to lead and influence change
- oDemonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- oAble to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- oAbility to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- oFlexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- oAbility to cope with sensitive and sometimes distressing emotional issues, and to support others
- oCommitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Quailification and Training
Essential
- oActive 1st level registration with NMC
- oMasters level study or equivalent experience
- oTeaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Aptitudes
Essential
- oSupportive
- oRespectful
- oInnovative
- oCollaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oThorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within UGI speciality area
- oSignificant relevant clinical experience in UGI specialist area
- oEvidence of recent teaching experience
- oExperience of undertaking research or audit projects
- oExcellent IT skills
Desirable
- oExperience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oHighly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- oAble to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- oExpert in specific area of practice and takes accountability for own actions -
- oStrong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- oThe ability to lead and influence change
- oDemonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- oAble to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- oAbility to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- oFlexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- oAbility to cope with sensitive and sometimes distressing emotional issues, and to support others
- oCommitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Quailification and Training
Essential
- oActive 1st level registration with NMC
- oMasters level study or equivalent experience
- oTeaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Aptitudes
Essential
- oSupportive
- oRespectful
- oInnovative
- oCollaborative
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).
