Job summaryThis UGI cancer CNS post will provide support to Newly diagnosed UGI cancer patients at our Chelsea site. Working with the UGI MDT you will be the main key worker for these patients and help navigate patients and their families/carers through the UGI pathway. You will work closely with the UGI straight to Test CNS, UGI consultants and the UGI cancer team at the Royal Marsden.
Ideally you will have experience working in oncology and with patients who fall within the UGI pathway.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will contribute to the on-going role in the development of the service for patients with upper GI cancer. This will include developing protocols; setting up; and running a nurse led clinics (face to face/Virtual/telephone) for follow up care which will include advanced assessment skills. The post holder will be the key professional involved in supporting and counselling a caseload of patients and their families through the entire cancer journey and specifically around the time of the cancer diagnosis and surgery and following cancer specific treatments. The post holder will also participate in the education of all disciplines of staff working with this patient group and act as an expert resource to other professionals involved in the care of these patients. The post holder will work to ensure that cancer specific guidelines are adhered to and Department of Health standards are maintained.
About usOur Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
DetailsDate posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year pro rata inc HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 289-EI-204
Job responsibilities- To provide expert nursing advice to patients Upper GI malignancies and their families at diagnosis, assessing their needs and providing information as required.
- Support patient referral to Royal Marsden UGI MDT for treatment.
- To demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing practice.
- To liaise with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the care and support of individual patients including GPs.
- To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.
- To facilitate individualised patient care based upon the principles of evidence based practice.
- To act as a liaison nurse between inpatient, outpatient and home care, referring on to community support agencies when required.
- Supporting patients with body image and sexuality concerns in relation to colostomies, utilising other agencies and specialists as appropriate.
- To offer advice and support on pain and symptom control liaising with the Specialist palliative care team and make appropriate referrals to the chronic pain service.
- To assess individual patients psychosocial and spiritual needs and refer for appropriate counselling or to other agencies.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Degree level education
- Post registration education in relevant speciality.
Desirable- Masters degree
- Advanced communication skills course or equivalent
- Advanced assessment skills
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with patients with GI cancers
- Multidisciplinary Team working.
- Experience of working at band 6 level.
Desirable- Work at band 7 level
- Endoscopy experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation trust, Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/
ContactLead Nurse for cancer: Eamon O'Reilly, eamonoreilly@nhs.net, 07388998417
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