Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated GI Cancer Care Coordinator to join our supportive Cancer Nursing Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals. Our team is committed to delivering excellent care and improving the experience of people affected by GI cancers, and your role will make a meaningful difference.
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate individual who can work independently and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. You will support specialist nurses in providing safe, effective, high-quality care.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and feel confident working with clinicians, patients, and allied professionals. You will demonstrate empathy and provide clear, reassuring information to patients and families, often in emotive situations. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using a range of IT systems are essential, along with the ability to manage confidential information appropriately. You should be self-motivated and committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based primarily at York Hospital.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Team Leaders Ruth Jacobs or Suzanne Anderson on
Interviews will be held in person only at York Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated Cancer Nursing Team.
Main duties of the job
Manage a vast and complex GI cancer cohort, including patients requiring ongoing CNS input and holistic support, alongside those on a GI remote surveillance follow-up programme. Being a consistent point of contact across the cancer pathway, building therapeutic relationships with patients and families to ensure they feel informed, supported, and involved in decision-making, while advocating for personalised care aligned with individual preferences.
Deliver autonomous nurse-led clinics, communicating cancer diagnoses, providing follow-up information, and supporting patients through complex and emotive discussion. Undertake comprehensive assessments across treatment pathway, follow-up, survivorship and supportive care, identifying priorities and delivering specialist advice and interventions.
Apply expert clinical judgement to triage needs, initiate timely investigations and escalate concerns to the MDT as required. Request and interpret investigations, make autonomous decisions regarding follow-up surveillance or onward referral.
Utilise digital systems to support real-time patient management, including oversight of the GI surveillance platform, reviewing results, identifying patients requiring escalation and ensuring continuity and safety of care.
Maintain evidence-based practice in line with national guidance, contributing to audit, service improvement, education and mentorship to promote consistent, high-quality care across the team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
CCC-CSD
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at (hospital site). Remote interviews will not be available.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at (hospital site). Remote interviews will not be available.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience within/ or understanding of the field of oncology
* Experience of working with cancer patients
* Experience of working with multi professional teams
* Experience of waiting time targets
* Experience of telephone triage and patient contact
Desirable
* Experience of managing resources
* Experience of audit and data collection
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of ability to develop effective working relationships with different levels and disciplines internal and external to the organisation
Desirable
* Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets
* Administrative support for the clinical team including use of Microsoft office and experience of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE/O Level or equivalent standards in core subjects or evidence of working at that level
* HNC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
* Administration qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience within/ or understanding of the field of oncology
* Experience of working with cancer patients
* Experience of working with multi professional teams
* Experience of waiting time targets
* Experience of telephone triage and patient contact
Desirable
* Experience of managing resources
* Experience of audit and data collection
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of ability to develop effective working relationships with different levels and disciplines internal and external to the organisation
Desirable
* Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets
* Administrative support for the clinical team including use of Microsoft office and experience of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE/O Level or equivalent standards in core subjects or evidence of working at that level
* HNC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
* Administration qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
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Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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