Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will join the Cancer Business Unit within the Oncology department to support patient pathways for metastatic Upper GI cancers and work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care throughout the cancer journey.

You will provide leadership, education and specialist nursing advice to patients, carers and junior staff, promoting

Qualifications

• Extensive oncology nursing experience.
• Band 6/7 level experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care to patients throughout the cancer journey.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to maintain and develop a high-quality service for UGI cancer patients.
• Provide advice, support and clinical leadership to junior staff and learners.
• Advocate for patient privacy, dignity and person-centred care at all times.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership & education

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 09 November 2026

Do you aspire to make patient's cancer care experience a better one?

Do you have extensive experience in Oncology Care?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Nurse to join our Cancer Business Unit within our Oncology department as a Clinical Nurse Specialist supporting the patient pathways for metastatic Upper Gastroenterology cancers (UGI).

You will be joining an established team of dynamic CNSs and will play a key role in delivering specialist nursing care to patients throughout their cancer journey. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to maintain and develop a high-quality service for patients with UGI cancer.

Acting as the patient's advocate, you will ensure privacy, dignity and person-centred care at all times, while providing advice, support and clinical leadership to junior staff and learners in all aspects of delivering high-quality care.

This role will also provide specialist support, advice and education to patients and their significant others, empowering them to manage the physical, psychological and practical impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, and ensuring seamless care throughout their pathway.

Main duties of the job

Substantial nursing experience in oncology nursing at band 6/7 is preferable. You will need to be flexible, reliable and patient focused. You will work closely with the consultant team in delivering patient centred care.

There is a requirement to work between both Derby and Burton sites, however theses posts are predominately RDH (Royal Derby Hospital) based.

The cancer Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for our patients and relatives.

Why don't you come and see what we do.

Closing date of applications: 9 November 2026

Interview date: 23 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust