Job overview
We have the opportunity for two experienced cancer nurses (one full-time and one part-time) to join our Acute Oncology Service as a B7 Nurse Practitioner position. The role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to gain the skills required to work as a Band 7 within the Acute Oncology Service.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the members of the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology team. They will have a key role in the Acute Oncology Service and use their expert knowledge to manage patients with acute oncological presentations, implement and evaluate seamless specialist care at the highest standard.
The role is multifaceted and the post holder with be required to support the 24/7 Acute Oncology Service telephone triage line, on-site day shifts including weekend working and remote night shifts covering the out-of-hours telephone triage line, as well as providing cross-cover for the St Thomas Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist when required.
As part of the interview process, successful candidates will be given 10 minutes to prepare a short presentation (5-10 minutes) based on a previously unseen clinical scenario, which will be provided on the day.
No additional materials or devices are required, and you will be provided with paper and pen for preparation.
Closing date: 01/03/2026
Interview date: 12/03/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
1. Clinical Leadership
2. Quality
3. Education and training
4. Research and service development
For further information, please read the job description.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Oncology Directorate within the Cancer and Surgery Clinical Group at GSTT exemplifies a comprehensive, dynamic, and patient-focused approach to cancer care. The range of services provided and the engagement of multidisciplinary teams in the governance agenda highlight the directorate’s commitment to delivering excellence and quality and patient safety across Oncology Services. The Oncology Directorate covers a wide range of services and specialities.
Guys Cancer Centre: serves as a hub for oncology services, offering patients access to state-of-the-art care and treatment under one roof. Our Services are cross cutting across two sites at GSTT and QMH.
o Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU)
o Radiotherapy Services
o Outpatient Department (OPD)
o Acute Oncology Services (AOS)
o Lymphoedema Services
Other services departments/specialities include:
o Inpatient Services: Hedley Atkins
o Rapid Access Diagnostic Services
o GI CNS Service
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
Ensuring the safe and innovative delivery of care to patients requiring support from the Acute Oncology Service.
Be able to deliver excellent standards of clinical care and role model to junior staff members.
Monitor performance of the unit and undertake improvement projects to deliver the highest standards of care.
Leadership and Education:
Fostering an inclusive environment where staff feel valued and supported, enabling them to deliver high-quality care as part of a skilled and cohesive team.
Promoting and encouraging a culture of ongoing professional development and learning.
Resource Management:
Overseeing the effective management of pay and non-pay budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Education Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential criteria
5. BSC/1st degree- relevant registered professional qualification.
6. Post registration qualification in cancer care or equivalent post qualification experience.
7. Leadership course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. To have or working towards master degree
9. To have or working towards non medical physical assessment
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Significant post registration experience in oncology
11. Post registration experience at band 6 level or above
12. Evidence of leadership/management experience
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilty
Essential criteria
13. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
14. Time management and organisation skills
15. Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
16. Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.