Specialist Nurse Gynaecology/Oncology

Job overview

To work in collaboration with the Consultant Gynaecologist responsible for Gynaecological Malignancies to provide a high quality service for patients with Gynaecological malignancy.

To provide hospital and community care/support/counselling for patients with a malignant diagnosis providing ongoing support throughout the patients cancer journey.

To carry continuing responsibility for own case load of patients, including setting standards of care, assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care.

Run own nurse led clinics for patients with a gynaecological cancer, referring patients to appropriate clinicians as necessary.

To provide specialist education and training to other members of the MDT, to facilitate the Gynaecology cancer MDT

To liaise with members of the northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre if patients are referred with a suspected or diagnosed malignancy to facilitate co-ordinated care

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

To provide the lead in nursing care to a caseload of patients, to undertake research and lead clinical audit in own area, to work autonomously. To provide nursing care at an advanced level .  Participate as a member of the MDT and to provide holistic care to patients through initial and ongoing assessment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as a key worker for patients with gynaecological cancers, providing continuity of care and emotional support. Deliver specialist nursing interventions across the cancer pathway including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative care. Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings, ensuring patient needs and preferences are represented. Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. Support the implementation of national guidelines Lead or contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policies. Participate in the development and delivery of training and education for staff. Work collaboratively with other cancer nurse specialists and services across the Trust.