Job summary
Closing Date: 19.10.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 20.10.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27.10.25
Anopportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated registered nurse with significant post registration experience in Upper GI/ HPB cancer or cancer services to lead the Upper GI and HPB clinical nurse specialist service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The trust is one of 2 specialist tertiary centres for Oesophago-Gastric cancer surgery in West Yorkshire and the post holder will participate in and oversee the provision of nursing services within UGI and HPB cancer services.
The post holder will have responsibility for the management of the Upper GI/ HPB cancer Nurse Specialist team working in conjunction with professionals from Upper GI surgery, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Oncology.
As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide, whilst managing a defined caseload, advanced nursing expertise/interventions to our patients with Upper GI and HPB cancers, enhancing the quality of life for patients/carers with a suspicion or diagnosis of Upper GI and HPB cancers, including complex physical, and emotional needs.
Main duties of the job
The Upper GI Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (Lead CNS) holds a leadership role within the Trust integral to the provision of a high-quality service for patients referred to the UGI/ HPB cancer service. The Lead UGI CNS will be a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the Surgery & Digestive Diseases Clinical services unit, with additional responsibility for line management and professional leadership of the Upper GI/ HPB Clinical Nurse Specialists.
The post holder will participate in and oversee the provision of nursing services within UGI and HPB cancer services with support from the Clinical Lead and Lead Cancer Nurse.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and manage the UGI / HPB CNS team including direct staff management.
Provide advice and consultancy, as Lead CNS for the Western West Yorkshire Oesophago-Gastric MDT, in line with local, regional and national guidelines and standards.
Lead in the development of protocols and policies and provide support for the Upper GI cancer nursing team to work with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the West of West Yorkshire.
Manage own caseload of patients delivering highly specialised clinical care but also within the Upper GI MDT to maintain appropriate services delivery.
T The post will involve travelling between sites (Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Lukes Hospital and Eccleshill Hospital) and externally to other organisations within West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance to attend meetings, therefore an ability to travel is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and manage the UGI / HPB CNS team including direct staff management.
Provide advice and consultancy, as Lead CNS for the Western West Yorkshire Oesophago-Gastric MDT, in line with local, regional and national guidelines and standards.
Lead in the development of protocols and policies and provide support for the Upper GI cancer nursing team to work with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the West of West Yorkshire.
Manage own caseload of patients delivering highly specialised clinical care but also within the Upper GI MDT to maintain appropriate services delivery.
T The post will involve travelling between sites (Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Lukes Hospital and Eccleshill Hospital) and externally to other organisations within West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance to attend meetings, therefore an ability to travel is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
- Relevant post registration experience, including experience of working in UGI/ HPB cancer, palliative care, oncology or UGI Surgery
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Master`s degree or working towards or evidence of study at this leve
- Teaching and assessing qualification eg. ENB (998) or equivalent
- Level 2 psychology
- Advanced Communication Skills training
Desirable
- Independent / Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber
- IRMER nurse referrer training
- Counselling qualification
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Desirable
- Innovative with clinical credibility
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- LEO Programme / Other Leadership training
- Management Development Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caseload management, assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care demonstrating knowledge of specific patient needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of leading in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
- Relevant post registration experience, including experience of working in UGI/ HPB cancer, palliative care, oncology or UGI Surgery
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Master`s degree or working towards or evidence of study at this leve
- Teaching and assessing qualification eg. ENB (998) or equivalent
- Level 2 psychology
- Advanced Communication Skills training
Desirable
- Independent / Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber
- IRMER nurse referrer training
- Counselling qualification
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Desirable
- Innovative with clinical credibility
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- LEO Programme / Other Leadership training
- Management Development Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caseload management, assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care demonstrating knowledge of specific patient needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of leading in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
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).
