Gynaecology/UGI Cancer Support Worker

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Gynaecology and Upper Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team. The successful candidate will provide compassionate patient support, act as a contact for patient queries, and contribute to survivorship initiatives for cancer patients. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for meaningful impacts on patient care. Join a Trust committed to staff wellbeing and professional development in Bedfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear information and compassionate support to cancer patients throughout their care journey.
• Act as a central contact for patient queries, ensuring timely referral and signposting.
• Contribute to the development of cancer survivorship programmes.
• Support risk-stratified follow-up programmes for gynaecological cancers.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Gynaecology and Upper Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the operational delivery of clinical services. Working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will actively contribute to the care and management of patients with gynaecological and upper GI cancers. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while collaborating with highly skilled professionals across specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Provide clear information and compassionate support to cancer patients throughout their care journey.
• Point of Contact: Act as a central contact for patient queries, ensuring timely referral and signposting to appropriate supportive services.
• Survivorship Initiatives: Contribute to the development and delivery of cancer survivorship programmes, helping patients navigate health and social care systems and build self‑management strategies (e.g., health and well‑being events).
• Follow‑Up Care: Support risk‑stratified follow‑up programmes for gynaecological cancers, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Recruitment and Commitment

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.