Role Summary
The Upper Gastrointestinal service at North Devon District Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Clinical Nurse Specialist nurse to join the Upper Gastrointestinal Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. You will join a highly specialised Upper Gastrointestinal Team who delivers a high standard of patient centred care.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) team in North Devon. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide specialist, patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with upper GI cancers, including oesophageal and gastric cancers, and hepatobiliary cancers.
You will join a well-established and supportive team consisting of two Band 6 support nurses, a Patient Navigator, and the Lead CNS. Working collaboratively, the team is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care across the entire patient pathway — from initial diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and, where appropriate, palliative care.
As an Upper GI CNS, you will play a key role in coordinating care, offering expert clinical advice, and supporting patients and their families during challenging times. You will act as a clinical leader and patient advocate within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, education, audit, and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
This role is ideal for a nurse with substantial experience in oncology, gastrointestinal, or surgical nursing who is passionate about making a difference and driving continuous improvement in patient care.
Working Pattern: 8 - 6 Monday - Friday (One day off in the week)
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Charlie Raymont Lead UGI Clinical Nurse Specialist 01271 314147 charlie.raymont@nhs.net. Naomi Clatworthy Acute Oncology Nurse Consultant 01271 311579 nclatworthy@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
