Lead Upper GI/HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead the Upper GI and HPB clinical nurse specialist service. The role involves managing a team and providing advanced nursing care to cancer patients, requiring significant oncology experience and leadership skills. The successful candidate will enhance patient care and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience in Upper GI/HPB cancer or cancer services.
• Post registration qualification in area of clinical specialty.
• Experience of working in UGI/HPB cancer, palliative care, or oncology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UGI/HPB CNS team including direct staff management.
• Provide advice and consultancy as Lead CNS.
• Manage own caseload of patients delivering highly specialised clinical care.

Skills

Report writing / presentation skills

Computer literacy – Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Clinical skills specific to area of specialty

Ability to work as part of a team

Change management and leadership skills

Excellent time management

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Degree or equivalent level of education or experience

Master’s degree or working towards

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated registered nurse with significant post registration experience in Upper GI/HPB cancer or cancer services to lead the Upper GI and HPB clinical nurse specialist service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The trust is one of two specialist tertiary centres for oesophago-gastric cancer surgery in West Yorkshire. The post holder will participate in and oversee the provision of nursing services within UGI and HPB cancer services and will have responsibility for the management of the Upper GI/HPB Cancer Nurse Specialist team, working with professionals from Upper GI surgery, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Oncology.

As a core member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced nursing expertise/interventions to patients with Upper GI and HPB cancers, managing a defined caseload and aiming to enhance quality of life for patients and carers with suspected or diagnosed Upper GI and HPB cancers, including complex physical and emotional needs.

Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 389-25-7479671

Job locations: St Lukes Hospital Bradford but will cover trust wide; Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0NA

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UGI/HPB CNS team including direct staff management.
• Provide advice and consultancy as Lead CNS for the Western West Yorkshire Oesophago-Gastric MDT, in line with local, regional and national guidelines and standards.
• Lead in the development of protocols and policies and provide support for the Upper GI cancer nursing team to work with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the West of West Yorkshire.
• Manage own caseload of patients delivering highly specialised clinical care within the Upper GI MDT to maintain appropriate services delivery.
• Travel between sites (Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Eccleshill Hospital) and externally to other organisations within West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance to attend meetings; therefore travel is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty
• Relevant post registration experience, including experience of working in UGI/HPB cancer, palliative care, oncology or UGI Surgery
• Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
• Master’s degree or working towards or evidence of study at this level
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB (998) or equivalent
• Level 2 psychology
• Advanced Communication Skills training

Desirable

• Independent / Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber
• IRMER nurse referrer training
• Counselling qualification

Skills

• Report writing / presentation skills
• Computer literacy – Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc
• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate with all levels in the organisation
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management and leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Analytical problem solving with clinical judgement

Knowledge

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS national targets and priorities
• In-depth knowledge of needs of the specific patient group
• Evidence of current CPD

Experience

• Experience of caseload management, assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Other information

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

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK registration with the appropriate professional body is required.

Employer details: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Address: St Luke’s Hospital Bradford but will cover trust wide, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0NA.