# Gynaecological Oncology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gynaecological-oncology-cancer-clinical-nurse-specialist/edae3809-f2c3-4556-aa81-cd592b765fba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gynaecological-oncology-cancer-clinical-nurse-specialist/edae3809-f2c3-4556-aa81-cd592b765fba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T08:40:57.141Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Womens_Health/Womens_Health-v8240595 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8240595?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Gynaecology Oncology team within the Women's Health Division. This is a rewarding role for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of women affected by gynaecological cancer. Working within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, influence patient experience, and contribute to the ongoing development of a dynamic oncology service. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient individual with excellent communication, clinical assessment and organisational skills. You will be confident working autonomously, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and organisations. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, advanced practice and involvement in service improvement, education and innovation. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse seeking to further develop a career in cancer care within a specialist surgical oncology setting that values collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist nursing support to women undergoing investigation and treatment for gynaecological cancers, acting as a key worker and point of contact throughout their cancer pathway. Working across surgical and oncology services, including patients receiving neoadjuvant treatment, you will support care coordination, patient education, symptom management and decision-making. You will undertake holistic assessments, identify and respond to complex physical, psychological and supportive care needs, and ensure patients and their families receive timely information and support. The role requires close collaboration with surgeons, oncologists, allied health professionals and wider support services to facilitate seamless, safe and effective care. The successful candidate will use advanced communication and clinical skills to advocate for patients, support informed choice and contribute to improved patient outcomes and experience. You will also play an active role in service development, quality improvement, audit, education and the implementation of evidence-based practice. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who is committed to delivering excellence, driving improvement and supporting the continued development of specialist gynaecological oncology services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - a. Post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments, including surgery. - b. Prior relevant post registration experience as a CNS - c. Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and evaluating patient outcomes. ### Communication **Essential** - a. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team. ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - a. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload. - b. Ability to work autonomously and use initiative in managing complex patient situations ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register. - b. Relevant post-registration programme. - c. Teaching/Assessment programme. - d. Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification **Desirable** - f. Adult physical assessment qualification. - g. Completed/completing master’s degree. - h. Management development programme. - i. Leadership development programme. - j. Advanced communication course ### Personal and People Development **Essential** - a. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others - b. Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics and/or services - c. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 416.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551424) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551425) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.