About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and highly motivated nurse to join our dynamic and hard-working team within Gynae-oncology. This exciting opportunity as a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist is open for experienced nurses looking to specialise within this rewarding area of oncology and to work as part of a supportive and committed multi-professional team.
You will be based within Oncology Outpatients, working in close relation with Radiotherapy, Oncology Day Unit, Cancer Assessment unit and the inpatient wards. You will work closely with the fellow band 7, the band 6's in the team and the wider MDT to deliver holistic, patient-centred care to individuals with gynae -oncological cancers throughout their cancer pathway.
You will play a key role in coordinating care from the point of referral, through active treatment, surveillance and assisting with the transition from treatment to best supportive care. You will play a crucial part in ensuring patients and their relatives feel informed, supported, and educated about their diagnosis and treatment. You will be supported in this role by the current band 7 and assist in developing and expanding the service, providing education to the division when required and to be a key point of contact for information and guidance to both staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
In the gynae-oncology team, we support each other and foster a healthy, efficient, and competent team. We are proud of the culture we've built - working hard to support each other and genuinely enjoy the work we do and care we provide. We look forward to meeting you and highly encourage informal visits/ chats.Main Duties of the Job
- The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients while co-ordinating and streamlining their care
- Responsible for providing specialist advice and support about symptoms and side effects of cancer and treatments
- Competent in undertaking telephone triage with appropriate escalation and follow-up
- Work independently and form plans of care on a nurse-led basis
- Keep up to date with developments in cancer care and treatments
- The post holder is a recognised expert in the speciality, responsible for assessment, development and implementation of specialist nursing care.
- Be able to communicate effectively, and work closely, with various members of the MDT, other departments and members of staff throughout the trust.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1 June 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 16 June 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake. Post registration qualification in speciality. Evidence of continuous professional development. Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
Desirable
Research Module. Masters Degree Teaching qualification Advanced clinical assessment
Experience Essential
Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills. CNS experience Accept personal accountability for own practice. Experience of formal/informal teaching. Experience of initiating change
Desirable
Gynaeoncology/gynae-surgical experience Palliative care experience Nurse led clinic experience NHS experience
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of evidence-based practice. Understanding of Clinical Governance. Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills. Capable of working as an integral member of a small team. Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs. Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients. Leadership skills. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to lead developments in practice. Commitment to multidisciplinary working. Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills. Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
Desirable
Advanced communication skills.
Additional Requirements Essential
To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct. Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB25 0BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)