Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 388-7781095-PC&S
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer CNS
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patient’s health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.
Main duties of the job
The UGI Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patients’ health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in UGI care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.
Working for our organisation
The UGI Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The UGI Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.
The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
For the full details of the UGI Cancer CNS role please refer to the JD and PS attached
Person specification
application form and interview
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- BSc Hons in relevant subject area
- Evidence of CPD
- Minimum 3 years post qualified experience
Desirable criteria
- Cancer Nursing experience
- Level 2 communication
- Advanced Communication skills
- Evidence and experience of previous CNS role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Harker.
- Job title
- Lead UGI CNS.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 655511
- Additional information
Sam Brenton
Lead Cancer Nurse
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