Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer CNS

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Kingskerswell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The UGI Cancer CNS role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a key member of the cancer care team, addressing patients’ health concerns, coordinating their care services and guiding them through diagnosis-related decisions. This role requires specialist GI cancer nursing experience and strong communication skills.

You will work within the acute trust near oncology facilities, collaborating with colleagues to enhance patient care, education, and service development across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with UK registration and current practice.
• BSc Hons in a relevant subject area and evidence of CPD.
• Cancer nursing experience and gastrointestinal nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills at Level 2 and above, including advanced communication abilities.
• Experience in a CNS role or equivalent within GI cancer care is desirable.
• Knowledge of ACCEND or similar cancer care coordination tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and coordinate services for UGI Cancer CNS patients.
• Address patients’ health concerns and promote health and wellbeing.
• Act as a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team and support education across the Trust.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Evidence of CPD

Cancer Nursing experience

Level 2 communication

Advanced Communication skills

Evidence of CNS experience

Gastrointestinal nursing experience

Knowledge of ACCEND

Education

BSc Hons in relevant subject area

Job description

Site Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Town Torquay Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patient’s health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.

Main duties of the job

The UGI Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patients’ health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in UGI care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.

Working for our organisation

The UGI Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The UGI Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.

The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

For the full details of the UGI Cancer CNS role please refer to the JD and PS attached

Person specification

application form and interview

• Registered Nurse
• BSc Hons in relevant subject area
• Evidence of CPD
• Cancer Nursing experience
• Level 2 communication
• Advanced Communication skills
• Evidence and experience of previous CNS role
• Gastrointestinal nursing experience
• Knowledge of/using ACCEND

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.