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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist who will act as a key worker for patients throughout their cancer journey.
Providing person centered compassionate care to patients and their families. Holistically assess patients’ needs and plan individual person centered are around those needs. Have an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the speciality to provide patient information, advice and clinical care. To provide education and be a resource to other health care professionals
This post plays a pivotal role in improving patient experience, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care for individuals as part of their cancer treatment. You will work closely with oncology consultants, nursing teams, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
Main duties of the job
Act as the key clinical point of contact for patients receiving cancer treatment
Provide specialist clinical advice, education, and support to patients and their families
Develop and maintain patient information resources and education materials
Support informed decision‑making and holistic needs assessments
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
Provide education and support to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues
Work autonomously within agreed protocols while collaborating closely with the MDT
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching. Experience of using advanced communication skills. Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Degree in healthcare related subject. Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway. Post- registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject. Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Independent prescribing. Teaching qualification. Experience of audit and research. Leadership and management experience.
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI with Velindre University NHS Trust in Velindre Cancer Centre. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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