Macmillan Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time B7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Upper GI Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist team.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Upper GI Multi disciplinary Team professionals . The current team are based in Bristol Royal Infirmary delivering high standards of person centred care. This role will be across the University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner, delivering a high-quality, holistic, patient-centred specialist nursing service for patients diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. They will provide expert, evidence-based care, information, and support to patients and their families across the full cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and where appropriate, end-of-life care.

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in upper GI oncology, providing specialist advice, psychological support, and education to patients, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. They will contribute to and influence clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), advocating for patient needs and preferences.

Working collaboratively across primary, secondary, and tertiary care, the post holder will coordinate care to ensure a seamless, safe, and effective patient experience. They will also work closely with allied health professionals and palliative care services to optimise patient outcomes.

The CNS will actively contribute to education, mentorship, clinical supervision, audit, and research activities. They will support the development of nursing practice within the team, promote evidence-based care, and participate in service evaluation to drive continuous improvement.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar commit

ted to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carly Pillinger Job title: Lead Upper GI Nurse Specialist Email address: carly.pillinger@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173427027

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