0876 - Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist in a dynamic healthcare environment. This full-time role is designed for a motivated nurse with extensive Gynaecology experience and a passion for patient education. You will manage a clinical caseload, provide exceptional care throughout the cancer journey, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery. Join a high-performing organization committed to growth and sustainability, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and quality improvement initiatives. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Gynaecology and some clinical oncology experience.
• Passion for providing advice and education to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload and serve as a primary resource throughout the patient’s cancer journey.
• Provide clinical excellence and maintain high standards of care for patients and families.

Skills

Gynaecology experience

Clinical oncology experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Education

Masters level qualification

Counselling qualification

Job description

0876 - Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the Gynaecology Oncology Nursing team to meet service needs and support development. This is a full-time, fixed-term/secondment position for 12 months from the start date. We are reviewing the possibility of a more permanent expansion of the team.

We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse eager to build on the excellent work within the service. The role involves supporting patients and their loved ones, participating in quality improvement and audits, and collaborating with medical and nursing teams within Gynaecology and across the trust to deliver optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Gynaecology and some clinical oncology experience, with a passion for providing advice and education to patients and colleagues.

The role offers support for developing interpersonal and communication skills, as it involves sensitive conversations with patients and their families, and fostering professional relationships across secondary and primary care services.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage a clinical caseload.
2. Serve as a primary resource and specialist nursing link throughout the patient’s cancer journey.
3. Provide clinical excellence in the gynaecology cancer service, maintaining high standards of care for patients and families.
4. Support, advise, educate, and lead healthcare professionals in line with national and local guidelines, ensuring a holistic, evidence-based approach.
5. Develop links with wider MDT members within and outside the trust.
6. Ensure seamless service delivery, address issues promptly, and escalate concerns through appropriate governance processes.
7. Collaborate with the team to demonstrate the benefits of service expansion and make future service recommendations.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organization, rated 'Good' by the CQC, with significant progress in strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to a sustainable future, valued by our community.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. The organization is dynamic, engaged in change, and committed to growth and sustainability.

We are dedicated to promoting equality and fair treatment for all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of DBS checks for Band 6 and above roles will be deducted from salary for successful candidates.

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Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

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Person Specification

• In about 100 words, describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In about 100 words, describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 997/998 or equivalent
• Counselling qualification

Experience

• Extensive experience at G Grade within gynaecology.
• Experience of change management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure submission will be necessary to verify any criminal convictions.