Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse — Lead Care & Innovation

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Education & career progression

Staff wellbeing resources

Fitness facilities

Library access

Chaplaincy support

Childcare support

Research opportunities

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Nurse in Acute Oncology to assess and manage cancer‑related emergencies, supporting ED, AMU and inpatient wards. The role involves autonomous practice within a defined scope and close collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams across sites.

You will contribute to nurse‑led clinics, education, research and service development, with travel between Sunderland sites where required.

Qualifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration as appropriate.
• Mentorship certificate or equivalent experience.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or progress.
• NHS Band 7 level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage and manage acute oncology patients.
• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and contribute to diagnosis/treatment planning.
• Coordinate care pathways for complex needs across sites.
• Lead nurse‑led clinics and support staff development and education.
• Support timely discharge and prevent avoidable admissions.
• Provide clinical advice to patients and staff, in person and by phone.
• Contribute to audits, research and quality improvements.
• Develop new care models and service improvements.
• Ensure governance, standards, and targets are met.
• Represent the service with internal and external partners.

Skills

NMC Registration

Mentorship Certificate

Prescribing qualification

Clinical leadership

Clinical assessment

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Interpersonal skills

IT systems

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Nurse in Acute Oncology to assess and manage cancer‑related emergencies, supporting ED, AMU and inpatient wards. The role involves autonomous practice within a defined scope and close collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams across sites.

You will contribute to nurse‑led clinics, education, research and service development, with travel between Sunderland sites where required.