Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse or clinical nurse specialist with knowledge of managing Upper Gastro-Intestinal (UGI) Cancer patients, who is prepared to take the lead on maintaining and developing our UGI cancer nursing team within Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. 

The role includes line management of at least one other team member at Band 6 level and includes service development of this vital nursing service. It also requires close working with all members of the UGI MDT, colleagues in the acute setting and also those in the community in supporting the needs of this complex patient group. 

The post is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but can involve cover on other hospital sites including Wycombe and Amersham. 

If you are interested in applying and meet the criteria identified within the person specification, we would welcome your application.  If you would like to hear more about the post please contact Michelle Pearsall Macmillan Matron Oncology and Haematology - 07789878205

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership for the Upper GI Cancer Nursing Service, supporting patients diagnosed with Upper GI malignancies, including oesophageal, gastric, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and cancers of unknown primary. Act as the key worker and primary point of contact, ensuring delivery of holistic, patient-centred care throughout the cancer pathway.

 Coordinate care across acute, community and specialist services, facilitating timely referrals to multidisciplinary teams including palliative care, dietetics and allied health professionals. Work collaboratively with ward teams, Acute Oncology, Endoscopy and external cancer centres to ensure seamless, high-quality care.

Provide specialist support to patients at diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, completing holistic needs assessments and signposting to appropriate services. Act as a key liaison between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support continuity of care.

Lead service development initiatives, including the implementation of personalised stratified follow-up pathways in line with the NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer, improving patient experience, outcomes and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.