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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
6 months (fixed term)
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-8198686
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/09/2026 08:00
Interview date
09/09/2026

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT    COMPASSION    TEAMWORK    PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

The post holder will act as a key worker and advocate for patients receiving treatment for gynaecological  cancers including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulval and vaginal cancers

Working alongside  Consultant Gynaecologists, Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Cancer Nurse Specialists and  the wider multidisciplinary team. 

 

The successful candidate will provide expert nursing care and support to women diagnosed with  gynaecological malignancies across the cancer pathway, with a particular focus on patients  undergoing radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), and follow-up care in  collaboration with regional tertiary oncology centres. 

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment, advice and support to women diagnosed with gynaecological malignancies throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and where appropriate, palliative care. 

Act as a key worker for patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy, brachytherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies. 

Develop specialist knowledge in radiotherapy treatment pathways  

Work in partnership with Clinical Oncology teams across tertiary referral centres to facilitate patient care and ensure appropriate follow-up.

Provide specialist support and education regarding radiotherapy side effects. 

Support the assessment and management of patients receiving SACT therapies.

· Recognise and appropriately escalate treatment-related toxicities and oncological emergencies in accordance with local and national guidance. 

Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA) 

Participate in Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contribute to treatment planning and pathway coordination. 

Coordinate investigations, referrals and follow-up appointments across secondary and tertiary care services. 

 
 

Provide psychosocial support and signpost patients to appropriate support services.

Deliver nurse-led clinics and telephone advice services 

Participate in audit, research, governance activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to compliance with Cancer Waiting Time Standards

Working for our organisation

As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

 

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will: 

· Provide specialist assessment, advice and support to women diagnosed with gynaecological malignancies throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and where appropriate, palliative care. 

· Act as a key worker for patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy, brachytherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies. 

· Develop specialist knowledge in radiotherapy treatment pathways including external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers. 

· Work in partnership with Clinical Oncology teams across tertiary referral centres to facilitate seamless patient care and ensure appropriate follow-up following treatment. 

· Provide specialist support and education regarding radiotherapy side effects, including bowel toxicity, bladder toxicity, skin reactions, vaginal stenosis, sexual dysfunction, fatigue and long-term survivorship issues. 

· Support the assessment and management of patients receiving SACT therapies including chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy. 

· Recognise and appropriately escalate treatment-related toxicities and oncological emergencies in accordance with local and national guidance. 

· Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA) and develop personalised care and support plans. 

· Participate in Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contribute to treatment planning and pathway coordination. 

· Coordinate investigations, referrals and follow-up appointments across secondary and tertiary care services. 

· Facilitate complex communication with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis and supportive care needs. 

· Support implementation of the Personalised Care Agenda, including treatment summaries, health and wellbeing events and cancer care reviews. 

· Provide psychosocial support and signpost patients to appropriate support services including psychological support, benefits advice, Macmillan services and survivorship programmes. 

· Deliver nurse-led clinics and telephone advice services where appropriate. 

· Participate in audit, research, governance activities and quality improvement initiatives relating to gynaecological oncology services. 

· Contribute to compliance with Cancer Waiting Time Standards and National Cancer Programme requirements. 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  

Responsible for the assessment and continual professional development of staff using mechanisms such as Individual Performance Review (IPR) to generate a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.  

Participates in the teaching and supervision of the clinical team including, where applicable learner nurse and others under training allocated to the ward.  

Co-ordinates link nurse practitioners’ within the clinical area in order to enhance personal, team and patient knowledge in relation to specific clinical areas.  

As part of a development of personal and professional skills will access mechanisms to support staff in accordance with Clinical Supervision Policy to undertake clinical supervision as either supervisor/supervisee. 

The post holder is required to undertake duties, having regard to the NMC ‘Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor’ and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Advanced Communication certificate
  • Health Assessment Module qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Cancer Nursing Qualification.
  • SACT Competency Assessment or recognised SACT qualification
  • Oncology or Cancer Care Postgraduate Certificate.
  • Radiotherapy-related qualification or demonstrated experience.
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post-registration experience in Oncology Nursing, Gynaecology Oncology or Cancer Services
  • Experience caring for patients receiving cancer treatment.
  • Experience of working within multidisciplinary cancer teams
  • Experience providing complex patient information and psychological support.
  • Experience of cancer pathway coordination and patient navigation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience supporting patients receiving radiotherapy treatment
  • Experience supporting patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
  • Experience within a tertiary oncology service.
  • Experience undertaking Holistic Needs Assessments.
  • Experience delivering personalised cancer care initiatives.
  • Experience of acute oncology or toxicity management

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Advanced communication and counselling skills.
  • Knowledge of national cancer guidance and personalised care principle
  • Ability to recognise and escalate oncological emergencies
  • Ability to coordinate care across organisational boundaries
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of radiotherapy pathways and associated toxicities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shanna Fletcher
Job title
Matron for Gynaecology and Sexual Health
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional information

Extension: 7536

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS