Main area Women's Health: Gynae-Oncology Services Grade 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross-site work) Job ref 223-GCN-135
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/03/2026 23:59
Lead Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7)
Job overview
An exciting permanent opportunity for a Band 7 Gynae- Oncology Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist has arisen to join our Gynae-Oncology team. This role is pivotal in the delivery of Gynae-Oncology Services throughout the Trust. The role will include managing direct and indirect patient care and the organisation, evaluation and development of the service that is provided for this patient group within the community and hospital environment. You will be working alongside other clinical colleagues to support the facilitation of high-quality clinical care and working parallel to the Consultants within Gynae-Oncology services undertaking nurse led follow up reviews within some sub-specialties.
This post will require cross site working.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to lead a team of CNS nurses and Navigator staff providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancers. The team will provide specialist nursing advise and support for the patients and their family/carers and will help them negotiate the patient journey. You will be required to support and develop the CNS team providing expertise through training, advise, guidance and by acting as a role model.
Working for our organisation
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
* Post registration experience in Gynaecology or Cancer related specialities.
* Physical assessment and clinical reasoning module or willing to work towards.
* Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care.
* Physical assessment and clinical reasoning module or willing to work towards.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at sath.recruitment@nhs.net
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Ana Ribeiro Job title Matron for Gynaecology and Fertility Services Email address ana.ribeiro6@nhs.net Telephone number 07354163553
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