Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Summary
Acute Oncology Service – Adult. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust for a Band 7 Acute Oncology / Cancer of Unknown Primary Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and dynamic nurse to join our small, friendly and forward‑thinking team.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Oncology Team provides early input of specialist care to oncology patients, enabling safer and better quality care for patients with complications of treatments or new diagnosis. You will review patients urgently, ensure appropriate pathways of care are put in place, and support patients and clinicians in caring for people with a malignancy, including new diagnosis. The role also provides specialist support to patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary through the pathway of care from diagnosis to end‑of‑life care.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience relating to all aspects of oncological malignancy, have experience in a senior nursing role, and be educated to first degree level. The AOS team covers both QMC and City sites Monday–Friday and the successful candidate would be expected to be flexible to meet the changing needs of the service. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workloads, use their own initiative, and manage a caseload of patients autonomously.
The post holder will be expected to assist in implementing and providing both formal and informal education programmes on the Acute Oncology Service to staff within the Trust.
About Us
The Acute Oncology Service is committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. NUH has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Details
Date posted 17 December 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rota
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Reference number 164-7585721
Job locations QMC and City Campus
Address Derby road Nottingham NG7 2UH
Job Responsibilities
* To work with the Lead Clinician for the AOS and CUP service amongst all relevant members of the MDT, including attending regular MDTs and meetings.
* To facilitate communication and coordinated care between primary, secondary and tertiary care providers in relation to acute oncology.
* To establish clinical pathways between primary and secondary care.
* To utilise specialist knowledge and skills and liaise with the multi‑disciplinary teams already involved with the new diagnosis and management of patients with cancer.
* To autonomously provide specialist assessment, triage and care to patients with complex acute oncology needs.
* To offer compassionate, sensitive care ensuring physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are met.
* To work with the CUP team to develop a service for this specialist group of patients, including MDT and outpatient clinics.
* To act as a clinical expert and professional resource for patients, carers and health care professionals.
* To influence patient care through indirect roles of providing specialist education.
* To develop and implement clinical guidelines, protocols and standards.
* To undertake audits and service developments within the AOS.
* To promote joint working and collaborative practices with colleagues, patients, carers, other health and social care professionals and statutory, voluntary and independent organisations to ensure optimum patient management and the timely, smooth transition of patient care.
* To provide professional specialist leadership and effective management of resources, ensuring high standards of nursing care are delivered to all patients requiring input from the AOS.
Person Specification
Essential
Training and Qualifications
* NMC registration – adult
* First Level Degree
* Trained in administration of chemotherapy and experience of side effects
Experience
* Significant post‑registration band 6 or above within an oncology setting
* Specialist knowledge and experience within oncology
* Leadership and management experience
* Teaching experience
Communication and Relationship
* Excellent communication, including verbal and written presentation
* Prepared to and experience in breaking bad news / sensitive information
* Understand the role of advocacy
Analytic and Judgment Skills
* Ability to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms
* Ability to lead and introduce change
* IT literate
Planning and Organisation
* Able to organise and prioritise own workload and use own initiative
* Time management skills
Physical Skills
* Ability to assess and function in a variety of locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service 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. More information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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