Macmillan Gynae-oncology Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorchester seeks a Macmillan Gynae-oncology Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role involves providing expert nursing services for patients with gynaecological cancers, requires significant nursing experience, and values teamwork. Applicants should be registered nurses passionate about women’s health and cancer care, holding relevant qualifications. Competitive training provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support through HR team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post registration experience working in an acute setting.
• Experience in either women's health or cancer specialty is desirable.
• Significant and recent experience in nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a high-quality nursing service to patients with gynaecological cancers.
• Providing psychological support to patients and families.
• Delivery of personalised care with holistic assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner

Leadership skills

Critical appraisal skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree level education in health-related subject

Teaching qualification

Qualification in cancer care or gynaecology nursing

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Gynae-oncology Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 02 October 2025

We are looking for a registered nurse with an interest in women's health and cancer to join our team as a clinical nurse specialist. Applicants will have at least 2 years post registration experience working in an acute setting. Experience in either women’s health or cancer specialty is desirable but not essential as training will be given. A keen interest in the specialty is more important.

The role of the clinical nurse specialist is to provide an expert service for patients in West Dorset diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. The post holder will be based at Dorset County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of a high-quality nursing service to patients with gynaecological cancers, providing support and continuity from the point of diagnosis/referral, acting as a key worker where appropriate and also a core member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing psychological support to patients and their families/ carers whilst liaising and referring as necessary to appropriate health care professionals within the hospital and community.
• Delivery of personalised care with holistic assessment of needs and planning and implementation of patient centred care at key points in the cancer journey.
• The provision of education, information, support and advice to other health care professionals

About us

Dorset County Hospital is a district general hospital, based in the county town of Dorchester in Dorset.

The hospital has a strong reputation for being a friendly and supportive organisation to work in. Staff wellbeing is key to the success of our staffing model and we are proud of the support offered through the human resources team, effective line management, good teamwork and professional development opportunities. The trust expects all staff to work to the Trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

The gynae-oncology team spans both gynaecology and oncology services and there is a strong emphasis on teamwork.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of education to degree level in health-related subject.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Recognised qualification in cancer care or gynaecology nursing.
• Communication skills training or willingness to attend.
• Teaching qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant and recent post registration experience in registered nursing role
• Significant and recent experience in related speciality at previous grade
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.
• Evidence of special interest in gynae-oncology nursing.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of clinical audit.

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust