Upper G.I Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6
LocationGloucester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/14/2026
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Description
Job Summary
We are looking for an individual who has a special interest in cancer care. An individual who is dynamic, organised, flexible, reliable & compassionate to support patients and their families /carers with an UGI cancer. This would involve patients with an oesophago-gastric or hepatobiliary cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and at end of life.
The post holder will be an effective core member of our Upper G.I Multidisciplinary team (MDT) demonstrating the highest standard of advanced supportive care in the management of patients with an UGI cancer.
They will be responsible for working as an autonomous expert practitioner, making critical holistic clinical decisions through assessment, monitoring and planning. Facilitating timely investigations, coordinating care & providing information to enable patients to make informed choices.
A high proportion of our patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer have a palliative diagnosis therefore the post holder will need to be prepared for the distressing nature of this role and have mechanisms in place to manage their psychological wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has a special interest in cancer care. An individual who is dynamic, organised, flexible, reliable & compassionate to support patients and their families /carers with an UGI cancer. This would involve patients with an oesophago-gastric or hepatobiliary cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and at end of life.
The post holder will be an effective core member of our Upper G.I Multidisciplinary team (MDT) demonstrating the highest standard of advanced supportive care in the management of patients with an UGI cancer.
They will be responsible for working as an autonomous expert practitioner, making critical holistic clinical decisions through assessment, monitoring and planning. Facilitating timely investigations, coordinating care & providing information to enable patients to make informed choices.
A high proportion of our patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer have a palliative diagnosis therefore the post holder will need to be prepared for the distressing nature of this role and have mechanisms in place to manage their psychological wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Use specialist nursing skills to assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients within the defined caseload.
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to disseminate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
About Us
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to disseminate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
About Us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0169
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Work collaboratively, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, develop and advise highly specialised programme of care for patients
Be integral to coordinating the patient pathway to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire and liaising with colleagues in tertiary centres to support pathways as approp
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0169
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Work collaboratively, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, develop and advise highly specialised programme of care for patients
Be integral to coordinating the patient pathway to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire and liaising with colleagues in tertiary centres to support pathways as approp
riate.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to disseminate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act, retrieve, analyse and interpret information from the computer-based systems. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records.
Maintain patients dignity & confidentiality at all times.
Be willing to work between Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital sites.
Be willing to have flexibility with your working day / hours.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to disseminate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act, retrieve, analyse and interpret information from the computer-based systems. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records.
Maintain patients dignity & confidentiality at all times.
Be willing to work between Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital sites.
Be willing to have flexibility with your working day / hours.
- Professional Development, Education and Training
Possession of excellent communication skills. Have already or be willing to undertake Advanced Communication skills training.
Possession of Independent & Supplementary prescriber qualification or ability to work towards this.
Possession of recognised qualification covering Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning or ability to work towards this.
Possession of Non-Medical Radiology requesting or ability to work towards this.
Ensure personal & professional development is progressed through independent performance reviews & reflective practice.
Maintain knowledge & understanding of research & evidence based practice.
Have a willingness to contribute to specialist area research, audits & develop programmes or pathways within the framework of clinical governance.
Demonstrate well developed interpersonal communication, negotiating & influencing skills.
Support & help to deliver service objectives
Deliver high standards of care to achieve excellent outcomes & service users satisfaction.
Use excellent prioritising & time management skills to meet the unpredictable & conflicting needs of the service.
Possession of Independent & Supplementary prescriber qualification or ability to work towards this.
Possession of recognised qualification covering Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning or ability to work towards this.
Possession of Non-Medical Radiology requesting or ability to work towards this.
Ensure personal & professional development is progressed through independent performance reviews & reflective practice.
Maintain knowledge & understanding of research & evidence based practice.
Have a willingness to contribute to specialist area research, audits & develop programmes or pathways within the framework of clinical governance.
- Management and Leadership
Demonstrate well developed interpersonal communication, negotiating & influencing skills.
Support & help to deliver service objectives
Deliver high standards of care to achieve excellent outcomes & service users satisfaction.
Use excellent prioritising & time management skills to meet the unpredictable & conflicting needs of the service.
- Planning and Organisation
Managing own time effectively to ensure workload is completed during contracted hours when have frequent interruptions to your planned working day causing unpredictable workload. Needing to continually reassess & reprioritise work demands whilst remaining focused & maintaining high standards of care.
Managing own emotional wellbeing when frequently involved in distressing situations.
Ensuring communications & actions between services & tertiary centres happen timely.
Working independently & making decisions on patients care.
Use specialist skills to request & interpret investigations & act upon them with necessary actions, ensuring to keep patients & involved personnel updated.
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to receive timely treatment & updates when referred to or referred from tertiary centres.
Liaise & facilitate referrals to Queen Elizabeth (QE) hospital.
Be actively involved in initiatives to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes & overall service improvement.
Be involved in the development of any new nurse led services.
Be supportive with change within practice to enhance the service delivered.
Use advanced communication with patients, carers & health professionals in order to disseminate complex, sensitive information which may be of a distressing nature, ie, cancer diagnosis, prognosis, bereavement support or patient / carer complaints
Job Description
Managing own emotional wellbeing when frequently involved in distressing situations.
Ensuring communications & actions between services & tertiary centres happen timely.
Working independently & making decisions on patients care.
- Communications and Working Relationships
Use specialist skills to request & interpret investigations & act upon them with necessary actions, ensuring to keep patients & involved personnel updated.
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to receive timely treatment & updates when referred to or referred from tertiary centres.
Liaise & facilitate referrals to Queen Elizabeth (QE) hospital.
Be actively involved in initiatives to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes & overall service improvement.
Be involved in the development of any new nurse led services.
Be supportive with change within practice to enhance the service delivered.
Use advanced communication with patients, carers & health professionals in order to disseminate complex, sensitive information which may be of a distressing nature, ie, cancer diagnosis, prognosis, bereavement support or patient / carer complaints
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Work collaboratively, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, develop and advise highly specialised programme of care for patients
Be integral to coordinating the patient pathway to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire and liaising with colleagues in tertiary centres to support pathways as appropriate.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to dissemin
- Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Ability to perform independent assessments of patients within nurse led clinics & telephone clinics & manage outcomes appropriately
Ability to use specialist knowledge & skills to respond to helpline calls & action appropriately.
Use your clinical skills & knowledge to support patients within the community setting & avoid hospital admissions when appropriate.
Work collaboratively, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, develop and advise highly specialised programme of care for patients
Be integral to coordinating the patient pathway to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire and liaising with colleagues in tertiary centres to support pathways as appropriate.
Assist patients to contribute to the development of their own care plan, empowering them to make decisions at times where there may be anxiety and uncertainty.
Participate in regular in-patient ward reviews, assessing patients, implementing care as appropriate
Safely & appropriately request & interpret clinical investigations & respond as appropriate.
Advanced communication with patients, carers and health professionals in order to dissemin
ate complex nursing and clinical information which may be of a distressing nature.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act, retrieve, analyse and interpret information from the computer-based systems. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records.
Maintain patients dignity & confidentiality at all times.
Be willing to work between Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital sites.
Be willing to have flexibility with your working day / hours.
Possession of Independent & Supplementary prescriber qualification or ability to work towards this.
Possession of recognised qualification covering Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning or ability to work towards this.
Possession of Non-Medical Radiology requesting or ability to work towards this.
Ensure personal & professional development is progressed through independent performance reviews & reflective practice.
Maintain knowledge & understanding of research & evidence based practice.
Have a willingness to contribute to specialist area research, audits & develop programmes or pathways within the framework of clinical governance.
Ability to perform procedures such as drain / suture removals or a willingness to learn.
Ability to work well independently & be a supportive team member
Attend & contribute to weekly MDT meetings, actioning outcomes as indicated and assist with recording cancer data.
Attend & support GUTSY patient support group. Participating in patient education & supporting their needs.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act, retrieve, analyse and interpret information from the computer-based systems. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records.
Maintain patients dignity & confidentiality at all times.
Be willing to work between Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital sites.
Be willing to have flexibility with your working day / hours.
- Professional Development, Education and Training
Possession of Independent & Supplementary prescriber qualification or ability to work towards this.
Possession of recognised qualification covering Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning or ability to work towards this.
Possession of Non-Medical Radiology requesting or ability to work towards this.
Ensure personal & professional development is progressed through independent performance reviews & reflective practice.
Maintain knowledge & understanding of research & evidence based practice.
Have a willingness to contribute to specialist area research, audits & develop programmes or pathways within the framework of clinical governance.
- Management and Leadership
Provide support, training & advice within your team & with wider nursing & medical colleagues.
Demonstrate well developed interpersonal communication, negotiating & influencing skills.
Support & help to deliver service objectives
Deliver high standards of care to achieve excellent outcomes & service users satisfaction.
Use excellent prioritising & time management skills to meet the unpredictable & conflicting needs of the service.
Managing own emotional wellbeing when frequently involved in distressing situations.
Ensuring communications & actions between services & tertiary centres happen timely.
Working independently & making decisions on patients care.
Demonstrate well developed interpersonal communication, negotiating & influencing skills.
Support & help to deliver service objectives
Deliver high standards of care to achieve excellent outcomes & service users satisfaction.
Use excellent prioritising & time management skills to meet the unpredictable & conflicting needs of the service.
- Planning and Organisation
Managing own emotional wellbeing when frequently involved in distressing situations.
Ensuring communications & actions between services & tertiary centres happen timely.
Working independently & making decisions on patients care.
- Communications and Working Relationships
Attend & contribute to team meetings to ensure involvement in decision making processes
Use specialist skills to request & interpret investigations & act upon them with necessary actions, ensuring to keep patients & involved personnel updated.
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to receive timely treatment & updates when referred to or referred from tertiary centres.
Liaise & facilitate referrals to Queen Elizabeth (QE) hospital.
Be actively involved in initiatives to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes & overall service improvement.
Be involved in the development of any new nurse led services.
Be supportive with change within practice to enhance the service delivered.
Use advanced communication with patients, carers & health professionals in order to disseminate complex, sensitive information which may be of a distressing nature, ie, cancer diagnosis, prognosis, bereavement support or patient / carer complaints
Person Specification
Use specialist skills to request & interpret investigations & act upon them with necessary actions, ensuring to keep patients & involved personnel updated.
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to ensure patients receive timely treatment and prevent breaches within Gloucestershire
Be integral to coordinating patient pathways to receive timely treatment & updates when referred to or referred from tertiary centres.
Liaise & facilitate referrals to Queen Elizabeth (QE) hospital.
Be actively involved in initiatives to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes & overall service improvement.
Be involved in the development of any new nurse led services.
Be supportive with change within practice to enhance the service delivered.
Use advanced communication with patients, carers & health professionals in order to disseminate complex, sensitive information which may be of a distressing nature, ie, cancer diagnosis, prognosis, bereavement support or patient / carer complaints
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Qualifications
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience ie cancer or palliative care module.
- Evidence of Masters level learning /demonstrate willingness to undertake.
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Advanced Communications skills course.
- Level 2 or above psychological skills training.
Essential
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's. values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education and research.
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
Experience
- Substantial experience at Band 5 with specialist clinical skills and experience within relevant area of practice eg Upper GI/ oncology/palliative care.
Desirable
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
- Leadership and management experience.
Essential
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and self-aware.
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable.
Essential
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and self-aware.
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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