Macmillan Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Macmillan UPGI clinical nurse specialist. Grade NHS AfC: Band 7. Contract Permanent. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday). Job ref 387-S5615-GB
Site Dolphin House, Town Bristol. Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles. Salary period Yearly. Closing 08/04/2026 23:59
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Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full-time Band 7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Upper GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Upper GI Multidisciplinary Team professionals. The current team are based in Bristol Royal Infirmary delivering high standards of person-centred care. This role will be across the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner, delivering a high-quality, holistic, patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients diagnosed with upper GI cancers. They will provide expert, evidence-based care, information, and support to patients and their families across the full cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and where appropriate, end-of-life care.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in upper GI oncology, providing specialist advice, psychological support, and education to patients, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. They will contribute to and influence clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), advocating for patient needs and preferences.
Working collaboratively across primary, secondary, and tertiary care, the post holder will coordinate care to ensure a seamless, safe, and effective patient experience. They will also work closely with allied health professionals and palliative care services to optimise patient outcomes.
The CNS will actively contribute to education, mentorship, clinical supervision, audit, and research activities. They will support the development of nursing practice within the team, promote evidence-based care, and participate in service evaluation to drive continuous improvement.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking, multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within the UPGI cancer speciality
* Significant relevant clinical experience in care of patients with UPGI cancer
* Substantial current speciality experience
* Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
* Evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable criteria
* Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Active NMC Registration
* Degree in nursing or health-related subject
* Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
* Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or equivalent experience
* Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification
* Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
* Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
* Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
* The ability to lead and influence change
* Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Clinical expert in UPGI Cancer and takes accountability for own actions
* Knowledge of national and local speciality head and neck cancer related policies and changes
* Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Excellent Information technology skills
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Resilient and reflective
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Innovative
* Collaborative
* Equitable
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
* Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within UGI speciality area
* Significant relevant clinical experience in UGI specialist area
* Evidence of recent teaching experience
* Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
* Excellent IT skills
* Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Skills and abilities
* Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
* Able to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
* Expert in specific area of practice and takes accountability for own actions
* Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
* The ability to lead and influence change
* Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
* Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
* Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
* Ability to cope with sensitive and sometimes distressing emotional issues, and to support others
* Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Qualification and Training
* Active first-level NMC registration
* Masters level study or equivalent experience
* Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and revalidation
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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