Acute Oncology CNS — Expert Cancer Care & Rapid Triage

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite nursery (Salary sacrifice)

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cancer Nurse for the Acute Oncology Team at North Devon District Hospital. The role involves managing unwell cancer patients, with responsibilities across 7 days, including early recognition, rapid referral, and coordinated care with oncology and palliative services.

The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and support for patients and families as part of a broader NHS service expansion.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cancer patients with SACT complications across 7 days.
• Collaborate with oncology, palliative care and nursing teams to coordinate care.
• Deliver rapid triage and escalation when required.
• Support patients and families with information and follow-up.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cancer Nurse for the Acute Oncology Team at North Devon District Hospital. The role involves managing unwell cancer patients, with responsibilities across 7 days, including early recognition, rapid referral, and coordinated care with oncology and palliative services.

The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and support for patients and families as part of a broader NHS service expansion.