Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in cancer care to provide high-quality assessments and support complex patients. Candidates must possess a nursing degree and essential skills in understanding gynaecological cancers. This role requires significant experience in the field, strong motivation, and the ability to work autonomously. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute specialty.
• Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments and management of side effects.
• Ability to support patients through decision-making and psychological distress.

Skills

Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration

Understanding of gynaecological cancers

Strong communication skills

Ability to deliver high quality assessments

Education

Degree in nursing

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing

Desirable criteria

• evidence of ongoing development related to subject
• teaching / assessment qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• understanding of gynaecological cancers
• knowledge of lynch syndrome

Desirable criteria

• knowledge of genetics in oncology

Technical Skills and competences

Essential criteria

• Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management
• strong communication skills
• ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress

Desirable criteria

• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute speciality
• Experience providing complex patient support, information and holistic assessment.
• Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments, and their related management of side effects

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working as a CNS
• Experience in hereditary cancer syndromes or genetic counselling pathways
• Experience of managing case loads

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• ability to work unsupervised
• professional

Desirable criteria

• Able to speak English