Clinical Nurse Specialist for GI Cancers | Barts Health NHS Trust

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Band 7 GI Cancers Clinical Nurse Specialist

St Bartholomew's Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic Gastrointestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team.

This is a pivotal role for a senior nurse committed to delivering excellence in patient‑centred care for individuals with complex GI malignancies.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key worker for a defined caseload of GI cancer patients, providing specialist assessment, advice and holistic care from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up.
  • Lead patient consultations, providing complex information and emotional support, acting as the main point of contact for patients and families.
  • Ensure seamless coordination of care across the MDT, contributing expert nursing input to treatment planning meetings and facilitating rapid access to appropriate services.
  • Develop and run specialist nurse‑led clinics (e.g., pre‑treatment assessment, toxicity management or surveillance).
  • Participate in audit, research and quality improvement projects specific to the GI Cancer pathway to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
  • Provide specialist education and mentorship to ward staff, junior nurses and other healthcare professionals within the hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Significant post‑registration experience, with substantial experience at Band 6 or above in oncology, palliative care or a highly relevant acute GI setting.
  • Relevant post‑registration qualification (e.g., Cancer Care or a specialist clinical module at degree/Master's level).
  • Demonstrable evidence of advanced physical assessment skills and autonomous decision‑making.
  • In‑depth knowledge of current evidence‑based practice and treatment modalities for GI cancers.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex conversations.

Benefits

  • Access to internal and external professional development opportunities, including support for Master’s level education.
  • Work within a collaborative MDT featuring world‑class surgeons, oncologists, dietitians and specialist nurses.
  • Inner London location with excellent transport links.

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Band 7 GI Cancers Clinical Nurse Specialist

St Bartholomew’s Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic Gastrointestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team.

This is a pivotal role for a senior nurse committed to delivering excellence in patient‑centred care for individuals with complex GI malignancies.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key worker for a defined caseload of GI cancer patients, providing specialist assessment, advice and holistic care from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up.
  • Lead patient consultations, providing complex information and emotional support, acting as the main point of contact for patients and families.
  • Ensure seamless coordination of care across the MDT, contributing expert nursing input to treatment planning meetings and facilitating rapid access to appropriate services.
  • Develop and run specialist nurse‑led clinics (e.g., pre‑treatment assessment, toxicity management or surveillance).
  • Participate in audit, research and quality improvement projects specific to the GI Cancer pathway to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
  • Provide specialist education and mentorship to ward staff, junior nurses and other healthcare professionals within the hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Significant post‑registration experience, with substantial experience at Band 6 or above in oncology, palliative care or a highly relevant acute GI setting.
  • Relevant post‑registration qualification (e.g., Cancer Care or a specialist clinical module at degree/Master’s level).
  • Demonstrable evidence of advanced physical assessment skills and autonomous decision‑making.
  • In‑depth knowledge of current evidence‑based practice and treatment modalities for GI cancers.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex conversations.

Benefits

  • Access to internal and external professional development opportunities, including support for Master’s level education.
  • Work within a collaborative MDT featuring world‑class surgeons, oncologists, dietitians and specialist nurses.
  • Inner London location with excellent transport links.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026