Gynaecology Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Gynaecology Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist. The successful candidate will provide holistic nursing care for women undergoing cancer treatment, mentor junior colleagues, and engage in a multidisciplinary approach to patient management. This rewarding role requires a strong background in Gynaecology and teamwork, with opportunities for professional growth and development in an inclusive working environment. Compensation ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in specialist nursing care for cancer patients.
• Ability to act as a clinical expert and mentor junior staff.
• Proven ability to conduct holistic needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care to women with high malignancy risk.
• Mentor junior nurses and support effective patient management.
• Lead on education and training for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies

Multidisciplinary team working

Specialist clinical skills in Gynae and Oncology

Experience of nurse-led care

Team leadership role experience

Education

Registered nurse on the NMC register

Post-graduate courses in Gynae, Oncology or palliative care

MSc or working towards relevant nursing

Approved course in supporting learners in practice

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Gynaecology Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

Closing date: 05 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the Gynae Oncology team at MFT, working alongside a multidisciplinary clinical and medical team – Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator, Cancer Navigator and Gynae Oncology Matron/ACP – to deliver a supportive nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and/or investigations for cancer conditions across all sites at MFT. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Advanced Nursing Team, providing individualized care to our patients and their families/carers through inpatient and outpatient care, holistic needs assessments and stratified follow‑up.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist nursing service offering holistic, patient‑centred care to women who are being investigated with a high risk of malignancy, being treated and living beyond cancer. As a clinical nurse specialist the post holder will support and mentor junior colleagues within the Macmillan team, provide skills and knowledge for effective patient management, act as a clinical expert and professional resource within the multidisciplinary team, and lead on education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals with support from the Gynae Oncology Matron and other senior Clinical Nurse Specialists.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. MFT is the largest provider of specialist services in the region, with its Oxford Road Campus in Manchester – the largest health academic campus in Europe – featuring a forward‑thinking, clinical‑excellence‑driven environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Every member of the team is respected, supported and encouraged to thrive, with clear pathways for professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within the relevant speciality
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within the specialist area
• Experience of nurse‑led care/clinics in own practice
• Experience of team leadership role

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Evidence of post‑graduate courses/experiential learning in Gynae, Oncology or palliative care
• MSc or working towards in relevant nursing
• Higher Education Institution approved course in supporting learners in practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals – regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation – are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (Pro Rata)