Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Oncology
The closing date is 23 July 2026
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:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- 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 responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Knowledge and Qualifications
- 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)
Experience
- 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
- Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise effectively
- Ability to manage a large, complex caseload and respond to competing priorities
Communication
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, families and staff
Personal and People Development
- 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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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