Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
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Department: Cancer Services
Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is a very exciting opportunity to become a pivotal member of the Specialist cancer CNS team at MKUH cancer Centre. The post holder will be responsible for the Upper GI, HPB and CUP Cancer CNS support pathways, working closely with the MDT team across gastroenterology and oncology services, following patients through their cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways.
The post holder will be a registered nurse with demonstrable expert knowledge and clinical skills within cancer management and will have worked with patients and families providing holistic support and understanding the importance is both medical and psychological care. They will be demonstrating the highest standard of advanced supportive care in the management of patients with an UGI, HPB and CUP cancer and provide patient focused care as well as contributing to the improvement of service delivery.
"We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute."
Interview date: 16 October 2026
To assist the site specific Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Advance Clinical Practitioners (ACP) of the site-specific MDT in providing information and support to individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families through the holistic assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of care.
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To ensure that patients with site specific cancers experience seamless and timely transitions between primary, secondary, tertiary and palliative care through effective liaison and referral to appropriate health care professionals and other agencies. Make the care your patient your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity. To also maintain a high standard of care and practice at all times.
To be an effective core member of the site specific MDT with responsibilities reflected in the relevant NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance and National Cancer Quality Measures.
To effectively communicate with patients, and to their families, carers, other health professionals at all times whilst maintaining their right to privacy and dignity. To be a reliable source of support within the limitations of the role. To be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy. To be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Emelda Moos
Job title: Lead Cancer Nurse
Email address: Emelda.Moos@mkuh.nhs.uk
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