Specialist Nurse - Acute Oncology

Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse Acute Oncology to join the AOS Team at the Trust.

AOS plays a vital role in supporting patients who present acutely with cancer-related complications or toxicities of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). As an Acute Oncology CNS, you will be at the forefront of delivering specialist care, providing expert assessment, triage and management for patients presenting through Emergency Department, AMU and inpatient wards.

Working as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will operate as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. You will play a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective care, supporting early intervention, improving patient outcomes and reducing avoidable hospital admissions and length of stay.

This is a highly rewarding role in a developing and forward-thinking service, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement, support new models of care and enhance the patient journey across acute oncology pathways. In addition to delivering high-quality clinical care, you will provide specialist advice and support to staff across the Trust and contribute to education, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

You will be part of a team that is committed to delivering responsive, patient-centred care in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated specialist practitioner to lead and develop a high-quality, patient-centred service within their area of expertise. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate specialist care pathways, provide expert clinical advice, and deliver safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with complex needs.

You will play a key role in nurse-led clinics, supporting treatment optimisation, facilitating timely discharge and helping to prevent avoidable admissions. You will contribute to service improvement, education and training across the Trust, ensuring care is delivered in line with national standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice. The successful candidate will support colleagues through specialist knowledge and expertise while contributing to the ongoing development of the service at both local and national level.

About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 09 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
• To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
• To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
• To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
• Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
• To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
• To represent the service nationwide.
• To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
• To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered 1st Level Adult Nurse or Allied Health Professional
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Clinical skills accreditation
• Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards
• N59 / SACT or equivalent

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Leadership and Management course
• Qualification in specialty

Physical Skills (Essential)

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
• Able to travel access sites

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Awareness of national health and social care policy
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
• Clinical teaching experience
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required
• Able to work without supervision
• Competent in the use of IT packages
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post
• Venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Project management skills
• Research skills

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of care delivery
• Experience of the specialism
• Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff
• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of practice development
• Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Liam McManus, Directorate Manager, Liam.mcmanus5@nhs.net

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