Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Coventry is looking for a Band 6 Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role involves providing exceptional care to gynaecological cancer patients and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have Oncology experience, strong communication skills, and be adaptable to service needs. A commitment to learning and development is part of the role, which promotes diversity and respect within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Oncology is required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the service.
• Immunisation and vaccination report as part of employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patients diagnosed with Gynae-Oncology cancers.
• Provide high-quality care during and after treatment.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Details of role-specific duties include accountability for actions in line with Code of Professional Conduct, communication within multi-professional teams, policy development support, clinical governance, quality improvement activities, and participation in clinics and audits.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience of working within Oncology is required.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the service.


• Secondment considered for internal candidates; requires approval from current line manager if successful after interview.


• Immunisation and vaccination report as part of employment requirements (from UK occupational health provider or UK GP).

Additional information

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is a large teaching Trust rated as good by the Care Quality Commission. We are committed to learning and development, and to treating staff with respect. The Trust values diversity and equality and aims to create an environment where fairness, dignity and autonomy are promoted.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.