Job summary The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and skills in providing care for gynaecology oncology patients based in ward areas. They will provide a ward presence, attend clinics and participate in MDTs.Provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and facilitated learning, the post holder will have responsibility for leading and developing this speciality service to provide equitable care to patients presenting with all types of gynaecological cancer and act as a resource to carers, multi-disciplinary colleagues, and the primary health care team. This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage a caseload/client group, providing highly specialist expert nursing advice, information and support to patients with gynaecological cancer and their families at all stages of their disease and in particular whilst they are being cared for at South Tees NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust, thus ensuring a smooth transition of care from primary surgery through to radiotherapy/chemotherapy and into the community, to discharge or death, thereby establishing links between the acute and primary care group, supporting both patient and carers. The post holder will liaise with services within South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust and with other key partners such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Northern Cancer Alliance, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Primary Care Trusts, Social Services and Hospices to enable and ensure quality service provision for all patients under their care. They will provide, assistance, support and health promotion advice to other staff, whilst improving clinical practice, enhancing service provision and streamlining patient focused care. The post holder will be an active core member of the multi-disciplinary team and network with other professionals, locally and nationally for the purpose of developing practice, research and audit, development of standardised patient information, and clinical supervision. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-WAC-6959618-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential oExpert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the specialist area of practice oSignificant experience at a senior level oCounselling skills Desirable oPrior experience in the care of patients undergoing gynaecology/gynaecology oncology surgery Qualifications Essential NMC level 1 registration o1st level degree or equivalent nursing qualification oRelevant masters level study oClinical skills course/ physical assessment and disease management skills course (level 7/level 6) oHolds a teaching qualification and the ability to facilitate the learning of others or equivalent experience Desirable oNon-medical prescribing oManagement of the acutely unwell medical and surgical patient Level 7 Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential oExpert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the specialist area of practice oSignificant experience at a senior level oCounselling skills Desirable oPrior experience in the care of patients undergoing gynaecology/gynaecology oncology surgery Qualifications Essential NMC level 1 registration o1st level degree or equivalent nursing qualification oRelevant masters level study oClinical skills course/ physical assessment and disease management skills course (level 7/level 6) oHolds a teaching qualification and the ability to facilitate the learning of others or equivalent experience Desirable oNon-medical prescribing oManagement of the acutely unwell medical and surgical patient Level 7 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)