Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) Gynaecology Cancer Nurse Specialist

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Nurse to join the Gynaecology Cancer and Diagnostic Service. This role has been developed to support the growing demands of the gynaecology cancer pathway.

The post holder will provide specialist nursing support to patients referred through the Two Week Wait (2WW) and Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) pathways, ensuring timely assessment, investigation, follow-up, and progression through the diagnostic process. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care and act as a key point of contact for patients throughout their diagnostic journey.

The role will include pathway coordination, patient assessment, nurse-led follow-up, and liaison with clinical, diagnostic, and administrative teams to support the efficient management of patients. The successful candidate will be supported to develop specialist skills and competencies in nurse-led diagnostic services, including WID-easy testing, Pipelle biopsy, hysteroscopy, and telephone clinics.

This is an ideal opportunity for a registered nurse with demonstrable post-registration experience who has an interest in women's health and wishes to develop expertise in gynaecological diagnostics, cancer pathways, and advanced nursing practice.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of a streamlined, efficient, and patient-centred gynaecology diagnostic and cancer service across Mid and South Essex.
• Triage GP referrals on the Two Week Wait (2WW) pathway, ensuring appropriate investigations, appointments, and follow-up are arranged within national targets.
• Act as a key contact for patients throughout their diagnostic journey, providing specialist advice, emotional support, and information to patients, families, and carers.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, GPs, diagnostics, and community services to coordinate care and facilitate timely diagnosis.
• Support and develop nurse-led follow-up clinics for results and diagnosis discussions.
• Coordinate investigations, appointments, referrals, and transfers of care within and outside the Trust.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-based care in line with the NHS Cancer Plan, NICE guidance, Faster Diagnosis Standards, and Best Practice Timed Pathways.
• Attend and support specialist clinics and diagnostic services within the Trust.
• Contribute to Benign MDT meetings and support effective management of the Patient Tracking List (PTL), ensuring actions are completed promptly.
• Provide and reinforce appropriate verbal and written information, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their care.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience, pathway performance, and clinical outcomes.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 390-NM-WAC-SO-6872
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable previous experience as Registered Nurse
• Desirable: Demonstrable interest in women's health and gynaecology services.
• Desirable: Experience supporting and caring for patients undergoing investigation for a possible cancer diagnosis.
• Desirable: Experience working within outpatient, diagnostic, cancer, or specialist nursing services.

Communication

• Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide sensitive support and information to patients undergoing diagnostic investigations and potential cancer pathways.

Skills

• Essential: Ability to work autonomously and prioritise a workload effectively, ensuring timely coordination of investigations, appointments, and patient follow-up within cancer pathway targets.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS00RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Cheryl Guinea, cheryl.guinea@nhs.net, 03004437422

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