Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a fixed-term 23-month position. The role involves providing quality care for patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancers, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and requires prior Oncology experience. Excellent communication skills and adaptability are essential. The position offers a yearly salary of £38,682 to £46,580, pro-rata, on a part-time basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within the field of Oncology is essential.
• Able to provide high-quality care during and after treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to gynaecological patients diagnosed with cancer.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless service.
• Liaise with other professionals for further guidance and support each patient.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualification

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 19 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the well established Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) service as a Band 6 Gynaep>

Please be advised that this is a fixed term post for 23 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and committed individual to develop their knowledge and skill set and gain invaluable experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will work alongside and have support and guidance from the Band 7 CNS Lead for the service.

You will form an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting gynaecological patients, and their families, diagnosed with cancer and throughout their cancer pathway.

Candidates will need to have previous experience of working within the field of Oncology. Applications are welcome from those who have excellent communication skills, as well as being flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for patients diagnosed with Gynae‑Oncology cancers who have been referred to the oncology department for anti‑cancer treatments.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to provide high quality care to these patients and their significant others during and after their treatment and to refer on to other professionals for more specialist guidance, support, advice and counselling.

The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with these members accordingly to ensure that patients experience a seamless, high quality service.

The CNS will need the ability to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice and seek guidance where necessary, to ensure that agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Ability to communicate with all members of the multi‑professional teams locally and within the West Midlands Cancer Alliance.
• A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within Gynae‑Oncology services.
• A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Supporting the Band 7 in identifying and assessing clinical and non‑clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Actively participating and integrating elements of the Recovery Package e.g. holistic needs assessment, referrals to Health and Well‑Being events.
• Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development.
• Participating in providing training of identified staff groups within defined areas.
• Support patients, carers and staff during non‑complex difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Participating in clinic preparation and nurse led clinics e.g Treatment pre‑assessment.
• Inputting data and being involved in audit.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

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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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

218‑NM‑B6‑7595440

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire