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Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Acute Oncology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term / secondment to cover maternity leave) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week
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Site St Helens Hospital, St Helens
Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 04/03/2026 23:59 | Interview date 17/03/2026
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Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to appoint an Acute Oncology (AO) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our nurse-led Acute Oncology Service at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This 12-month fixed-term / secondment post will provide maternity cover across Whiston and St Helens Hospital sites, supporting both inpatient and ambulatory cancer pathways.
You will join a well-established team, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues across the Trust to ensure high-quality, patient-centred cancer care. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and resilient nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, and experience in the care and management of cancer and cancer treatment-related complications.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver high-quality acute oncology care, including:
* Inpatient advice and clinical management
* Supporting cancer patients presenting to the Emergency Department
* Working within Cancer Same Day Emergency Care (cSDEC)
* Contributing to our award-winning Brain Tumour Optimisation Pathway
This is a varied and complex role requiring close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and involvement in the care of patients across multiple tumour pathways.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 across 21 sites. We strive for Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
* Acute Care – Emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical/surgical specialties across sites.
* Primary Care – Marshalls Cross Medical Centre at St Helens Hospital.
* Community Services – Adult community services for St Helens and wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital for rehabilitation and urgent care at the Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.
* Specialist Regional Services – Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit and Spinal Injuries Unit.
Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC (Aug 2018); Top 100 places to work in the NHS; National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties
* Rotate between St Helens and Whiston Hospitals
* Support inpatient and ambulatory oncology services
* Contribute to a service operating Monday to Friday (including bank holidays)
* Work collaboratively with medical oncology, hospital teams, and community services
* Deliver education to healthcare professionals across the Trust
* Contribute to service development and innovation
What We Offer
* Mentorship from the Lead Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
* Access to specialist training and professional development
* Opportunity to complete the National Acute Oncology Passport
* A supportive MDT environment
* Opportunity to work in a nationally recognised and innovative service
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse keen to develop specialist skills, work autonomously and collaboratively, and make a meaningful impact on cancer patient care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Degree level or equivalent clinical experience
* Post-registration study in a relevant Speciality Related Course
* Teaching qualification or supervisory/mentorship experience
* Completion of SACT passport/N59 or equivalent
* Completion of Acute Oncology Passport at level 1/2
Experience
* Post-registration experience caring for patients with cancer
* Experience with systemic anti-cancer therapy and toxicity assessment
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience delivering education to staff and/or patients
* Knowledge of diagnostic tests, interpretation of results, and appropriate actions
* Experience of line management
Skills
* Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
* Time management and organisational skills
* Commitment to ongoing personal development
Other
* Flexible approach to work
Our Values
* We are Kind
* We are Open
* We are Inclusive
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust.
We may close a vacancy earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received. Apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during recruitment for feedback. We strive for continuous improvement.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We foster fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diversity. We are committed to equality and inclusion, and offer Guaranteed Interview Schemes for disabled applicants and armed forces veterans where applicable.
If you need disability reasonable adjustments or have application difficulties, contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
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Additional Information
Review the Trust values and behaviours: We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE. An applicant guide is available in supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL soon.
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