Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Oncology

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Oncology The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert leadership within our gynaecology oncology service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality, patient-centred service, supporting women across the full cancer pathway from diagnosis through to treatment and beyond. The successful candidate will be a visible clinical leader, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care. You will coordinate complex care pathways, provide specialist advice, and play a key role in service development, quality improvement, and innovation. You will lead and support a team of CNS and support staff, contributing to workforce development through leadership, education, and clinical supervision. Strong communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage complex clinical situations and support patients and families with compassion and sensitivity. We are looking for a dynamic individual with significant experience in cancer nursing, strong leadership skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes and experience. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership within the gynaecology oncology service, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the full cancer pathway - from diagnosis through to treatment. They will coordinate complex patient care, acting as a key worker and primary point of contact for patients and families, while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, effective care. The role involves driving service development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and experience. The post holder will lead on clinical standards, ensuring care is evidence-based and compliant with national guidance, while supporting audit and research activity. In addition, they will provide leadership and support to the CNS team through mentorship, education, and clinical supervision, promoting a culture of excellence, safety, and professional development. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. I