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Band 7
Full-time
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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI

Velindre University NHS TrustVelindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom£50,129 - £57,365Closes 31/08/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
20/08/2026
Closes
31/08/2026

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Role summary

This role is for a motivated and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist in Upper GI, acting as a key worker for cancer patients. You will provide person-centered care, holistic assessments, and expert advice throughout their cancer journey. The post involves working closely with oncology consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care and contribute to service development.

Essential criteria

  • Registered General Nurse. Degree in healthcare related subject. Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway. Post- registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject. Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable criteria

  • Independent prescribing. Teaching qualification. Experience of audit and research. Leadership and management experience.
  • Experience of teaching. Experience of using advanced communication skills. Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care.
  • Skills and Attributes
  • Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working
  • Other
  • Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
  • Qualifications and Knowledge
  • Registered General Nurse. Degree in healthcare related subject. Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway. Post- registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject. Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Independent prescribing. Teaching qualification. Experience of audit and research. Leadership and management experience.
  • Experience of teaching. Experience of using advanced communication skills. Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care.
  • Skills and Attributes
  • Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working
  • Other
  • Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Useful to know

Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £50,129 – £57,365 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist who will act as a key worker forpatients throughout their cancer journey.

Providing person centered compassionate care to patients and their families. Holistically assess patients' needs and plan individual person centered are around those needs. Have an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the speciality to provide patient information, advice and clinical care.To provide education and be a resource to other health care professionals

This post plays a pivotal role in improving patient experience, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care for individuals as part of their cancer treatment. You will work closely with oncology consultants, nursing teams, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Act as the key clinical point of contact for patients receiving cancer treatment

Provide specialist clinical advice, education, and supportto patients and their families

Develop and maintain patient information resourcesand education materials

Support informed decision-making and holistic needs assessments

Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide education and support to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues

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