Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 06 April 2026
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident, and dynamic nurse to join our Acute Oncology Service. This is a part‑time 22.5 hour position working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am‑4pm.
The successful candidate will ensure patients with cancer, who are admitted non‑electively, receive seamless, expert care for disease complications or treatment toxicity. You’ll coordinate streamlined pathways and drive clinically optimal decisions.
You’ll work independently and collaboratively within the MDT – including parent oncologists, site‑specific CNSs, acute physicians, ED, and ward teams. You’ll deliver expert clinical care, advice, and leadership to maintain service excellence.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
* Triaging auto‑generated alerts for new oncology admissions
* Assessing patients with acute oncology conditions
* Diagnosing and guiding management of oncology conditions and emergencies
* Supporting referrals across specialties
* Delivering education and training to healthcare professionals
* Contributing to service development and audit
About us
Our Vision is to be a first‑class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision – and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:
* Show COMPASSION – treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect
* Aim for high ACHIEVEMENT – providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time
* Foster RELATIONSHIPS – being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do
* Create the right ENVIRONMENT – providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco‑friendly, clean and safe environment
Job responsibilities
We’re seeking a compassionate, highly motivated nurse with excellent communication skills, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in this rewarding, evolving specialty.
You will demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and stay current with regional/national acute oncology advances. Audit and service improvement participation is essential, alongside familiarity with acute oncology guidelines to deliver safe, evidence‑based care.
Above all, we are looking for a nurse with the passion, drive, and commitment to enhance acute oncology pathways at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Qualifications and Training
* 1st Level degree or equivalent experience
* Speciality oncology related course at degree level
* Advanced Communication Course
Experience
* Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area
* Facilitate and support learning
* Management and leadership experienceEvidence of leading a change project
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement
* Sound IT skills
Personal Attributes
* Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
* Able to manage and organise own workload with conflicting priorities
* Work effectively with MDT
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.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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