Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Closing date: 03 May 2026

Full time (37.5 hours) Band 6 position. Working Monday Friday during office hours on a cross site role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Gynaecology Oncology Nurse Specialist team to support patients and families throughout the cancer journey.

Main Duties

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and recovery.
• Manage clinical workload, prioritise and re prioritise as required.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary team across sites.
• Deliver guidance and support to new staff; undergo full induction and supernumerary period.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Current NMC / GMC registration

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience in Gynaecology or Oncology.
• Experience with sensitive situations.
• IT literate.
• Experience of audit.
• Knowledge of gynaecological related conditions.
• Knowledge of caring for patients with new cancer diagnosis.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates sensitive information to patients, relatives and the wider health community.
• Overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance.
• Negotiates, persuades, motivates, reassures, facilitates and influences.

Responsibility and Accountability

• Assesses risks and takes appropriate action.
• Manages clinical workload, prioritises and re prioritises as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.