Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced nurses to join our established Gynae-Oncology Specialist Nursing Team, working alongside the MDT in caring for patients with gynae-oncology cancers throughout their treatment pathway. OUH is a tertiary referral centre for gynae-oncology.
We are recruiting to 1.4 WTE and would welcome applications for full or part time.
The Senior Specialist Nurse has responsibility as a key worker, advocating for patients, liaising with the MDT, and for managing own caseload. They will work collaboratively with the Gynae-Oncology teams to audit services and implement streamlined practices. . We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible colleague who will work in partnership with the MDT to share best practice and identify areas for joint service improvement.
Informal visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Employed as a Senior Specialist Nurse, working at an enhanced level of practice or towards advanced practice, completing a master’s degree (Level 7) programme or other specialist service training curriculum, in line with their primary professional regulatory body requirements.
Fulfilling the expectations and capabilities of a Senior Specialist Nurse, will be achieved through workplace-based training and assessments and in clinical practice, with support through clinical supervision in own service/speciality area.
The Senior Specialist Nurse will be supported in their professional development and wellbeing, working at the level of enhanced practice, or towards advanced practice, through achievement of the academic requirements and evidence of workplace-based capabilities and competence within their service/speciality.
The Senior Specialist Nurse will be expected to demonstrate and develop proficiency across the four pillars of practice, namely Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education and Research appropriate to their level of practice, and their scope of professional practice.
Full job description available in attached documents
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- First level degree in nursing
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to study at Level 7 (either previous Level 6 or level 7 study).
- Relevant specialist (post basic) academic programme (up to MSc level) relevant to recruiting clinical area/speciality.
Desirable
- Leadership Course or Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant consolidated experience within gynae-oncology for the role
- Proven evidence of management ability and leadership skills
- Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice
- Ability to appraise evidence, using analytical and problem-solving skills to inform decision-making, and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to appraise evidence, using analytical and problem-solving skills to inform decision-making, and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities and competency development via work-based assessments and use of a portfolio.
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations, utilising decision-making skills to take appropriate action
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include days/weekends or nights, as required to complete training and clinical supervision in practice, and dependent on service needs.
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering educational teaching and associated evaluations, internally and/or externally to the organisation
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
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