Macmillan Gynae-oncology Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dorchester seeks a clinical nurse specialist focused on gynaecological cancers. Applicants should have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a keen interest in women's health and cancer care. The successful candidate will provide expert nursing service, support patients, and be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. A commitment to the values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience in an acute setting.
• Experience in women's health or cancer specialty is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert service for patients with gynaecological cancers.
• Deliver personalised care with holistic assessment of needs.
• Provide education, information, support and advice to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interest in women's health

Interest in cancer care

Teamwork

Education

Registered nurse with post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide an expert service for patients in West Dorset diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. The post holder will be based at Dorset County Hospital.
• 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.
• Provide 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.
• Provision of education, information, support and advice to other health care professionals.

About Dorset County Hospital and Team

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.

AI in Applications

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Application Details

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.

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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.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025