The Evelyn Sutherland Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Gynaecological Cancers/Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join NHS Borders Gynaecology Cancer CNS Team, with a clinical remit for Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). The successful candidate will provide a person-centred nurse-led service, facilitating multidisciplinary working across health and social care. This role involves supporting patients through investigation, diagnosis, treatment, anticipatory care planning, and bereavement. The post holder will also attend regional network meetings and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260265
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
05/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
22.5
Job posted date:
21/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Planned Care and Commissioning, Borders Macmillan Centre, Gynae/CUP Cancer CNS
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The Evelyn Sutherland Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Gynaecological Cancers/Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)
Permanent
22.5hrs per week
A unique opportunity is afforded to NHS Borders, through the Evelyn Sutherland Trust, for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to join NHS Borders Gynaecology Cancer CNS Team and with a clinical remit for CUP.
The successful post holder will facilitate multidisciplinary working across professional boundaries in health and social care settings by providing a person-centred nurse led service; through investigation, diagnosis and treatment, supporting anticipatory care planning and bereavement as appropriate.
The ability to work well as part of a team across regional networks is essen
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