Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist to provide high-quality patient care for individuals with gynaecological cancers. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting patients in navigating their care pathways. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in cancer care and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position based at Poole Hospital, offering the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with or at risk of gynaecological cancers.
• Work closely with the Gynaecology Cancer Multidisciplinary Team.
• Support the patient pathway across different sites.

Skills

Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management

Ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress

Advanced communication skills

Psychological skills

Education

Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration

Evidence of ongoing development related to subject

Job description

Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist Team at UHD. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Gynae-oncology CNS Team based at Poole. There may be a need to work with the Gynae-oncology team on the Bournemouth site to help support the patient pathway across both our areas to work towards developing a UHD Gynae-Oncology Cancer CNS Service.

The post holder will work within the team to deliver high-quality, patient centred care to individuals with or at risk of gynaecological cancers. A key focus of this role is the identification, support and ongoing management of patients and families affected by Lynch syndrome, ensuring timely risk assessment, surveillance, education and coordination of care across the cancer pathway.

It will work closely with members of the Gynaecology Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is a significant Gynae/Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing development related to subject

Knowledge

• Understanding of gynaecological cancers
• Knowledge of lynch syndrome
• Knowledge of genetics in oncology

Technical Skills and Competences

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

Experience

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

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Professional
• Able to speak English

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust