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 diagnoses. You would need to possess the skills and confidence to urgently review patients with complications of cancer and ensure appropriate pathways of care are put in place. The aim of the AOS team is to support patients and provide the help clinicians sometimes need 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, experience in a senior nursing role and be educated to first degree level. The AOS team cover 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 in the future.
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 be able 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: 09 February 2026
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: 164-7770787
Job locations: QMC and City Campus, 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 Qualifications
* NMC registration – adult
* First Level Degree
* Trained in administration of chemotherapy and experience of side effects
Desirable Qualifications
* Clinical history taking / assessment course
* Formal leadership and management training
* Masters Degree
Essential Experience
* Significant post‑registration band 6 or above within an oncology setting
* Specialist knowledge and experience within oncology
* Leadership and management experience
* Teaching experience
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience within a CNS role
* Research and audit experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication including verbal and written presentation
* Prepared to and experience in breaking bad news / sensitive information
* Understand the role of advocacy
Desirable
* Experience of presenting such as conferences
Analytic and Judgment Skills
Essential
* Ability to independently assess and interpret signs of symptoms
* Ability to lead and introduce change
* IT literate
Desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant national policies
* Evidence of autonomous working
Planning and Organisation
Essential
* Able to organise and prioritise own workload and use own initiative
* Time management skills
Desirable
* Evidence of leading a local project / change
Physical Skills
Essential
* 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 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: QMC and City Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
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