Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Chichester is seeking dedicated Band 5 or Band 6 nurses to join their gynaecological oncology team. This role focuses on providing compassionate care, supporting patients through their healthcare journey, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should be passionate about cancer care and eager to develop their nursing expertise. The role provides full support towards becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment for diversity

Qualifications

• Passion for cancer care and commitment to patient support.
• Eager to develop expertise in gynaecological oncology.
• Experience working in a clinical or patient-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and colleagues through difficult news.
• Provide responsive services to queries and concerns.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams including oncology.

Skills

Ability to provide compassionate care

Triage and clinical decision-making

Mentorship of junior staff

Communication skills

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Registered Nurse

Special interest in gynaecological oncology

Job description

Support patients and colleagues at breaking bad news and through the investigation/staging pathway. Contribute to the personalised care of the patient and provide appropriate information and advice to patients and others affected by cancer.

• Provide a responsive service to queries and concerns - being able to triage and make appropriate clinical decisions, working within your limitations referring to senior colleagues as necessary
• Signpost and refer to services appropriately, such as counselling, and palliative care
• Provide support to junior members of the team
• Liaise effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary teams, including oncology, respiratory and tertiary centres
• Provide cross-cover across disease site teams as required
• Work effectively and collaboratively with the CNS teams across UHSx and with our partner organisations
• Be a support and mentor to junior staff members
• Actively contribute to service development

This role is perfect for passionate and dedicated nurses who are eager to make a significant impact in cancer care and advance their careers. If you are committed to providing exceptional patient care and eager to develop your expertise in gynae-oncology, we want to hear from you!

This Band 6 development post offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 or Band 6 nurse with a special interest in gynaecological oncology to develop the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities required for a CNS role. The postholder will be supported to work towards the full competencies expected of a Band 7 CNS, with regular supervision, training, and mentorship from the established CNS team.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.

We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.