Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust


Company:	Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity for two Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists have become available within our Gynae Oncology Specialist Nursing team. There are permanent positions available for a full time 37.5 hours and a part time 30 hours week

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who has excellent interpersonal skills to join our growing Clinical Nurse Specialist service.

The successful candidates will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of patient care and to ensure continuity of care providing support for our patients who are undergoing investigations/treatment for suspected or confirmed gynaecological malignancies.

· Demonstrate advanced communication skills (completion or recognised advanced communication skills course)

· Communicate effectively with patient’s recognising any barriers to understanding to provide and receive complex, highly sensitive and emotive information.

· To take responsibility for assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of nursing care in conjunction with the Gynae Oncology Consultant using analytical judgemental skills, underpinned by theoretical knowledge to initiate the most appropriate care for the patient.

· Act as keyworker for patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancers providing specialist nursing advice to support patients and their families from the beginning of the pathway and throughout their cancer pathway.

· Work as the patient advocate, to help navigate the patient journey and ensure optimum care is provided to each patient.

· Provide telephone support to patients, discussing symptoms and advising on management preventing inappropriate admission to acute care.

· Adopt and maintain flexible approach to patient care, recognising the changing needs of patients throughout their cancer pathway. To develop and work closely with members of Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of the gynaecology oncology service.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the job role

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026

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