Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert leadership within our gynaecology oncology service.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality, patient-centred service, supporting women across the full cancer pathway from diagnosis through to treatment and beyond.
The successful candidate will be a visible clinical leader, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care. You will coordinate complex care pathways, provide specialist advice, and play a key role in service development, quality improvement, and innovation.
You will lead and support a team of CNS and support staff, contributing to workforce development through leadership, education, and clinical supervision. Strong communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage complex clinical situations and support patients and families with compassion and sensitivity.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with significant experience in cancer nursing, strong leadership skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership within the gynaecology oncology service, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the full cancer pathway - from diagnosis through to treatment. They will coordinate complex patient care, acting as a key worker and primary point of contact for patients and families, while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, effective care.
The role involves driving service development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and experience. The post holder will lead on clinical standards, ensuring care is evidence-based and compliant with national guidance, while supporting audit and research activity.
In addition, they will provide leadership and support to the CNS team through mentorship, education, and clinical supervision, promoting a culture of excellence, safety, and professional development.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Benefits
- UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff
- According to the NHS staff survey, UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row
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