Band 7 GI Cancers Clinical Nurse Specialist
St Bartholomew's Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic Gastrointestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team.
This is a pivotal role for a senior nurse committed to delivering excellence in patient‑centred care for individuals with complex GI malignancies.
Responsibilities
* Act as a key worker for a defined caseload of GI cancer patients, providing specialist assessment, advice and holistic care from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up.
* Lead patient consultations, providing complex information and emotional support, acting as the main point of contact for patients and families.
* Ensure seamless coordination of care across the MDT, contributing expert nursing input to treatment planning meetings and facilitating rapid access to appropriate services.
* Develop and run specialist nurse‑led clinics (e.g., pre‑treatment assessment, toxicity management or surveillance).
* Participate in audit, research and quality improvement projects specific to the GI Cancer pathway to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
* Provide specialist education and mentorship to ward staff, junior nurses and other healthcare professionals within the hospital and community settings.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
* Significant post‑registration experience, with substantial experience at Band 6 or above in oncology, palliative care or a highly relevant acute GI setting.
* Relevant post‑registration qualification (e.g., Cancer Care or a specialist clinical module at degree/Master's level).
* Demonstrable evidence of advanced physical assessment skills and autonomous decision‑making.
* In‑depth knowledge of current evidence‑based practice and treatment modalities for GI cancers.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex conversations.
Benefits
* Access to internal and external professional development opportunities, including support for Master’s level education.
* Work within a collaborative MDT featuring world‑class surgeons, oncologists, dietitians and specialist nurses.
* Inner London location with excellent transport links.
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