Macmillan Gynaecology Oncology Associate Nurse Specialist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 30 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our friendly Macmillan Gynae Oncology specialist nursing team. You will need to be flexible, a team player, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence based practice. As part of the team you will play an integral role in supporting gynaecological cancer patients throughout their cancer journey promoting clinical excellence and the ongoing development of the service. You will be part of the wider cancer team that supports patients from diagnosis to treatments across sites all sites at MFT including NMGH, St Mary's hospital, MRI. Withington hospital, Trafford General hospital & Wythenshawe hospital. If you feel ready to meet the challenges of this role this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. You will be supported by a team of experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Main duties of the job
* To work within a larger Macmillan CNS team
* To support the band 4 Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator to undertake comprehensive health needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate & formulating Personalised Cancer Care plans
* Support PIFU & PSFU clinics with other members of the Macmillan team
* Asses, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patients' needs
* Contribute to the organisation of multi‑disciplinary, patient centred care
* Facilitate patients and carers to take an active role in care given
* Responsible for assessing and recognising potential symptoms of disease or recurrence within Gynae Oncology specialty & escalating to appropriate clinicians
* To undertake and promote practice sensitive to the needs of the patients and families from multi‑cultural backgrounds
* Advise and support patients to manage their symptoms
* Attend Consultant/ACP led outpatient clinics, manage and report on cases (as appropriate to the role)
* Communicate with clinicians/AHPs as necessary
* Contribute to and support the work of colleagues in the Multi‑Disciplinary Team
* Plan systems of nursing activity, which satisfy agreed standards at Local, Trust or National levels
* Partake in patient experience surveys & audits to improve patient care
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of 1st degree qualification
* Communication training
* Evidence of mentorship qualification
Experience
* Extensive post registration experience Band 5
* Evidence of working in either Womens health, oncology or Palliative care setting
* Evidence of undertaking patient surveys/audit
* Evidence of supporting students/junior staff nurses
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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.
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata)
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