Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynae-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist Team at UHD as a secondment for 12 months. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Gynae-oncology CNS Team based at Poole, and work with the Gynae-oncology team in Bournemouth to help the patient pathway across both our areas to work towards developing a UHD Gynae-Oncology Cancer CNS Service.

The post holder will work within the team to deliver high-quality, patient centred care to individuals with or at risk of gynaecological cancers.

It will work closely with members of the Gynaecology Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is a significant Gynae/Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

Working pattern: Part-time, 33.75 hours over a 12 month secondment.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview date: 13th November
Closing date: 31 October 2026

Requirements

• NMC Registration required

Essential Experience

• Significant post registration experience in cancer care, gynaecology or related acute speciality
• Experience providing complex patient support, information and holistic assessment
• Experience with the delivery of SACT treatments, and their related management of side effects

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working as a CNS
• Experience of managing case loads

Essential Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable Personal Attributes

• Able to speak English

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• NMC registered nurse

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing development related to cancer care
• Teaching/assessment qualification

Essential Knowledge

• Understanding of gynaecological cancers
• Knowledge of oncology and evidence of working within this area

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of SACT and related side effects

Essential Technical Skills and Competences

• Ability to deliver high quality assessments, telephone triage, safety net advice and symptom management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to support patients through decision making, uncertainty and psychological distress

Desirable Technical Skills and Competences

• Advanced communication skills
• Psychological skills

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/pr (Agenda for Change, Band 6)
Contract: Secondment
Reference number: 153-SP06917

To understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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