Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the Tees Valley seeks a Band 6 Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing and implementing clinical care for patients, supervising nursing staff, and adhering to best practice standards. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, experience in a relevant specialty, and strong leadership skills. This position promotes a caring environment, focusing on safe and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in acute oncology or similar specialty.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clinical care for patients.
• Develop and organize nursing work in the specialty.
• Supervise student nurses and contribute to team development.
• Provide leadership and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Professional judgement

Clinical care assessment

Leadership

Training and assessment of student nurses

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse role within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsible for using professional judgement and assuming accountability for assessing, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy, and respect. The post holder will develop knowledge and skills within the chosen specialty and assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the Acute Oncology specialist team within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. The post holder will supervise the work of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the Trust values and behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times. This is a dynamic team focused on safe and high‑quality care for acutely ill patients in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the multidisciplinary team using professional judgement to assess, implement and evaluate clinical care for patients.
• Develop knowledge and skills within the chosen specialty and assist in management and organisation of nursing work.
• Supervise and support the training and assessment of student nurses and contribute to the professional development of the team.
• Adhere to best practice standards and comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
• Provide leadership within the team and participate in the delivery of high‑quality care in a busy clinical setting.

Further Information

• The post holder has a duty of care to patients and must comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Act in a way that promotes the positive image of the ward/clinical area and the Trust.
• Identify potential and actual risks using the Trust incident reporting system and raise concerns appropriately (child protection and protection of vulnerable adults).
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations and support the management of patient safety.
• Produce Personal Development Profiles for self and staff, facilitate training, audit and leadership, and work to reduce sickness absence and promote a safe workplace.

Organisation and Values

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, the priority is to provide safe, high‑quality care to our patients every day. We aim to be the best place to work, with the right staff in the right roles at the right time, to deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We support staff with an inclusive and supportive workplace, health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. The Trust recognises staff through systems such as Star and Team of the Month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in health promotion.

Advert Closes

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.