Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary (UGI/HPB) Oncology Service as a Band 6 Oncology UGI/HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover for Maternity Leave for 12 months . 

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to develop their knowledge and skill set and gain invaluable experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.  You will work alongside and have support and guidance from the Band 7 CNS Lead for the service.  You will form an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients, and their families, diagnosed with UGI/HPB cancer throughout their cancer pathway.

Candidates will need to have previous experience of working within the field of Oncology.  Applications are welcome from those who have excellent communication skills, as well as being flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The post requires an accessible and responsive team member to work alongside the band 7 CNS to provide support for patients diagnosed with UGI/HPB cancers who have been referred to the oncology department for anti-cancer treatments.

The CNS will be expected to provide high quality care to these patients and their significant others during and after their treatment and to refer on to other professionals for more specialist guidance, support, advice, and counselling.

The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with these members accordingly to ensure that patients experience a seamless, high-quality service.

The CNS will need the ability to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice and seek guidance where necessary, to ensure that agreed standards, objectives and targets are met. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.