Specialist Support Nurse
Closing date: 09 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Support nurse in OG (Oesophagogastric) Cancer with the established specialist team at University Hospital North Midlands. Dependent on applicants, there is potential for consideration of a development role of a Band 5 to a band 6, within the Macmillan and ACCEND framework.

Main duties of the job
To be an integrated member of the specialist nursing team at a Tertiary Oesophagogastric cancer centre, providing expert, high quality care to OG cancer patients and their families.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 205-8131001
Job locations: University Hospital North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialised quality cancer to OG cancer patients and their families/carers. Providing services within the National cancers standards/targets as part of an expert established team.

Person Specification
Evidence
Essential

• 5 years post registration experience

Desirable

• Masters qualification

Essential

• NMC registered.
• Experience in oncology or OG cancer services
• 5 years post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working at Band 5/6 in OG cancer services
• Experience of working in endoscopy

Essential

• NMC registration

Desirable

• Experience of working in endoscopy

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 (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Apply through our website).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Employer's website)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead OG Cancer CNS, Sarah Mounsey, sarah.mounsey@uhnm.nhs.uk, 01782674695