Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer CNS
- Part-time
Job summary
The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patient's health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.
Main duties of the job
The UGI Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in UGI care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.
About us
The UGI Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The UGI Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.
The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.
Details
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 388-8263986-PC&S
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities. For the full details of the UGI Cancer CNS role please refer to the JD and PS attached.
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc Hons in relevant subject area
- Evidence of CPD
- Minimum 3 years post qualified experience
Desirable
- Cancer Nursing experience
- Level 2 communication
- Advanced Communication skills
- Evidence and experience of previous CNS role
- Gastrointestinal nursing experience
- Knowledge of/using ACCEND
Contact
Lead UGI CNS, Clare Harker, clare.harker@nhs.net, 01803655511
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).