Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Oncology

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.

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. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Desirable: - Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential: - Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise effectively; - Ability to manage a large, complex caseload and respond to competing priorities

Communication

Essential: - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, families, and staff

Personal and People Development

Essential: - Experience supporting education, training, and workforce development