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Rare Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7 - C9318-25-0419

Cheltenham

Job summary

22.5 hours a week

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Rare-cancer team who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and service to our patients.

You will gain a valuable insight into supporting patients at diagnosis and through the cancer pathway, including during & post treatment and when disease recurs or advances.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical nurse specialist with advanced communication skills to specialise in rare cancer. You should have a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience in prescribing, be caring and self-motivated to join this busy service.

Our Rare cancer team supports patients with Sarcomas and neuro-endocrine tumours, for more information it is recommended that any interested candidates discuss the job role in detail with the current Rare cancer CNS team.

The ideal candidate will have significant oncology experience and have previously worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) but we would also consider applicants who are Advanced Nurse Practitioner 's (ANP) in Oncology.

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a specialist unit. You will provide holistic support, education and specialist advice to patient's, carers and health professionals. You will need to be able to work autonomously as well as being part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as a cancer CNS in a tertiary cancer centre.

Main duties of the job

Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills.

You will work closely with the Clinical Oncologists and the wider MDT.

Act as a key worker for patients.

Provide specialist knowledge and support to patients by phone or in person while in clinic.

Have the ability to carry out holistic assessments at specific time points within their pathway.

CNS'S perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach/ this is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.

The proposed interview date is: 2nd June

About us

At the Gloucestershire Hospitals we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the 'best care for everyone'.

Cheltenham General Hospital is the smaller of the 2 sites but is the location of a tertiary cancer unit and an excellent opportunity to do so as the plans to build a new cancer centre are under way.

Health and wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.

We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you're looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.

Sustainable healthcare - As a large organisation, we acknowledge the impact it has on the local economy, society and environment and is committed to continually working to actively integrate sustainable development into our core business with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. The Trust has multiple programmes running to help support this.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0318

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital (Oncology)

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 19-05-2025

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year

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