Job summary
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.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent 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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Degree in Nursing or relevant health-related subject
- Postgraduate qualification in cancer/oncology or relevant specialty (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in gynaecology oncology or a related cancer specialty.
- Experience of line management, including appraisal, performance management and recruitment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise effectively
- Ability to manage a large, complex caseload and respond to competing priorities
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, families, and staff
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience supporting education, training, and workforce development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
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