Acute Oncology Support Worker - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a candidate to support the nursing team and manage emergency calls in the Acute Oncology Service. This role involves assisting with patient care and administrative tasks to ensure service delivery at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Ideal for those passionate about patient support in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Clinically support the nursing team with acutely unwell patients.
• Triage the emergency phone to ensure the patient calls are managed.
• Support the CUP CNS.
• Assist in the admin of the team.

Job description

Overview

The Acute Oncology Service (AOS) delivers a 7‑day service to patients admitted to Peterborough City Hospital and as well as Hinchingbrooke Hospital (5 days a week) with complications of systemic anti‑cancer treatments (SACT) and radiotherapy treatments. The post holder will support the nursing team clinically with the review and care of unwell patients attending the haematology oncology unit. They will support the Acute Oncology (AOS) team with triaging the emergency phone and maintain delivery of the service from an administration aspect, including the undertaking of audits as well as the collating of patient data.

Responsibilities

• Clinically support the nursing team with acutely unwell patients.
• Triage the emergency phone to ensure the patient calls are managed and directed to the right people/department whilst ensuring to elevate where appropriate.
• Support the CUP CNS.
• Assist in the admin of the team to allow for service maintenance and development.

Context & Engagement

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Contact & Closing

Please see the full Job Description for more details. Contact Zara Ball or Paula Fulcher for more information.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.