Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Oncology
The closing date is 30 July 2026
This role is offered on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Acute Oncology Service Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, proactive nurse to join our team of specialist senior nurses.
The team works collaboratively across the Organisation to develop and enhance the service to patients admitted to hospital with complications of cancer or its treatment.
You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well as part of the immediate and larger team and will participate in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of the acute cancer patients and promote the Acute Oncology Service via established educational activities.
You will be instrumental in the development and implementation of local and network wide management and treatment protocols and pathways. You will provide essential cross department liaison and communication to improve the patient’s journey and experience, reduce length of stay and when possible avert hospital admissions.
Job responsibilities
We are a dynamic, cohesive multidisciplinary acute oncology team, all of whom are committed to the delivery of a high quality service. In return for your skills, we will be committed to supporting your training needs and professional development.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
- NMC Registration
- Working towards Master’s degree
- SACT or Care of the Cancer Patient Qualification or recognised equivalent
- Current competency in the use of the 24-hour emergency helpline/UKONS triage tool or willing to work towards.
- Accredited Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Teaching qualification
- Management/ leadership course
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical assessment and history taking skills or willingness to undertake
- UKONS Acute Oncology Passport Level 3
- Evidence of completion of the UKONS 24-hour triage phone training
Experience
- Experience in oncology/cancer/acute medical nursing at band 6 or above
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Able to demonstrate evidence of leadership skills in clinical practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Teaching experience
- Experience of electronic chemotherapy/SACT prescribing systems
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Experience of identifying and implementing service changes
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.
Depending on experience. Per annum. Band 7
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