Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Oncology/GI/ palliative care experience- with experience at Band 6 level
- Experience
Experience of managing a team
- Experience
Leadership skills and knowledge in managing a service and people
- Experience
Experience in delivering and evaluating teaching programmes/sessions to health care professionals including medical staff
- Special Circumstances
Ability to work across site including domiciliary visits if appropriate
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Understanding and up to date knowledge of issues relevant to post (cancer/cancer treatment complications, palliative care and end of life care)
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to UGI cancers and the broader cancer, palliative and end of life care agenda
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills (including the use of advanced communication skills), to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of settings ie phone/virtually & F2F
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Self-aware with knowledge of self-care initiatives and wellbeing.
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Awareness of Trust policies relating to: HR Policies, Recruitment and Retention, Disciplinary Procedures and Completion of management course
- Skills, Abillities & Knowledge
Effective IT skills
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Registered Nurse – 1st level with NMC
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Post Registration Oncology qualification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
National Advanced Communications Skills Course or training in complex communication models
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Working towards Masters or equivalent level of study
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Teaching/training qualification and/or substantial coaching/teaching experience.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Cancer and/or Palliative Care Degree
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse or clinical nurse specialist with knowledge of managing Upper Gastro-Intestinal (UGI) Cancer patients, who is prepared to take the lead on maintaining and developing our UGI cancer nursing team within Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
The role includes line management of at least one other team member at Band 6 level and includes service development of this vital nursing service. It also requires close working with all members of the UGI MDT, colleagues in the acute setting and also those in the community in supporting the needs of this complex patient group.
The post is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but can involve cover on other hospital sites including Wycombe and Amersham.
If you are interested in applying and meet the criteria identified within the person specification, we would welcome your application. If you would like to hear more about the post please contact Michelle Pearsall Macmillan Matron Oncology and Haematology - 07789878205
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership for the Upper GI Cancer Nursing Service, supporting patients diagnosed with Upper GI malignancies, including oesophageal, gastric, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and cancers of unknown primary. Act as the key worker and primary point of contact, ensuring delivery of holistic, patient-centred care throughout the cancer pathway.
Coordinate care across acute, community and specialist services, facilitating timely referrals to multidisciplinary teams including palliative care, dietetics and allied health professionals. Work collaboratively with ward teams, Acute Oncology, Endoscopy and external cancer centres to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
Provide specialist support to patients at diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, completing holistic needs assessments and signposting to appropriate services. Act as a key liaison between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support continuity of care.
Lead service development initiatives, including the implementation of personalised stratified follow-up pathways in line with the NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer, improving patient experience, outcomes and service delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Leader - Upper GI Cancer with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Aylesbury, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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