Band 6 Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse SpecialistNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced, passionate and supportive Gynaecological Oncology Specialist Nursing Team at UHB as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated nurse who is keen to develop their knowledge and specialist skills within gynaecological oncology. You will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient centred and sensitive care.

You will support women and their families throughout the cancer pathway, from investigation and diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, including living with and beyond cancer.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the team, with the development of our new robotic gynaecological oncology surgical service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support patients undergoing robotic surgery and contribute to the development of the specialist nursing service as this new pathway becomes established.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with a passion for cancer care to develop within a specialist CNS role, expand their knowledge of gynaecological oncology and be part of an evolving and innovative service, while making a positive difference to the care and experience of women affected by gynaecological cancer.

Main duties of the job

Act as a key point of contact for patients and families throughout the gynaecological cancer pathway.

Provide holistic, patient-centred assessment, identifying physical, psychological, emotional, social and practical needs.

Provide specialist information, advice and support during investigation, diagnosis, treatment, progression, recurrence and living with and beyond cancer.

Support patients to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and ongoing care, promoting informed decision-making.

Work collaboratively with the Gynaecological Oncology MDT and wider cancer services to ensure coordinated, seamless care.

Provide specialist advice and support to ward and clinical teams caring for patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer.

Contribute to personalised care and support planning, including assessment, information, signposting and appropriate referrals.

Participate in MDT meetings, clinics and specialist nurse-led activities in accordance with competency and service needs.

Develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills through education, supervision and reflective practice.

Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, patient experience and education.

Promote evidence-based care in line with local and national guidance and professional standards

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.