Macmillan Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to the role of Acute Oncology (AO) Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a Macmillan‑badged role and would suit an adult registered nurse who enjoys a challenge and prides themselves on providing excellent patient care. The role is open to a band 7 Acute Oncology Nurse or a band 6 candidate with at least two years’ experience in an acute setting and experience of caring for patients affected by cancer. The successful candidate will receive support and training to develop their knowledge and skills towards promotion to band 7, and may also pursue masters‑level education such as HAPE (Enhanced Assessment Skills for Clinical Practice) and non‑medical prescribing.
Responsibilities
* Telephone assessment and triage using the UKONS triage tool kit.
* Follow‑up of calls made to the acute oncology triage phone.
* Post‑attendance follow‑up for patients with unexpected attendance but no admission, as appropriate per national guidance.
* Face‑to‑face assessment of patients presenting to the Trust as an emergency with problems relating to their cancer or treatment, or those invited for AO review post‑triage assessment.
* Care planning, treatment and evaluation of care for patients with cancer who present with acute problems.
* Support patients found to have a new diagnosis of potential brain tumour until accepted by a tertiary centre, and patients with a new malignancy of unknown origin.
* Advice and guidance to medical and nursing staff.
* Delivery of acute oncology education and support to both specialist and non‑specialist staff in the acute Trust and in out‑of‑hospital care settings.
* Audit and service development.
The list is not exhaustive and no two days are the same.
Employing NHS Foundation Trust Commitment
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive environment for all employees and celebrate diversity. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
Recruitment Integrity
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.
UKVI Sponsorship
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Contact
Julie Baker, Acute Oncology Lead Nurse
Email: julie.baker@dchft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01305 256998
Jo Sibley (AO CNS)
Telephone: 01305 256998
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