Acute Oncology & Upper Gastrointestinal Clinical Nurse Specialist.

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role focuses on improving care pathways for oncology patients, providing leadership and specialist nursing care. You will be part of a dedicated team in a pivotal healthcare position, supporting the implementation of acute oncology services while delivering high-quality care to patients in need.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Parts 1 or 2 on the register.
• Substantial post-registration experience in the field of cancer.
• Experience in clinical or managerial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess oncology patients across urgent and emergency care.
• Provide early input of specialist nursing care and support for cancer patients.
• Organize caseload autonomously, reflecting the specialist role.

Skills

Oncology Aetiology

Patient Care

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Honours degree in health-related subject

Evidence of Master's level learning

Oncology Course

Job description

Job summary

AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the AOS/ADO & Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialist

This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of Acute Diagnostic Oncology (ADO) pathways from external trusts by early intervention and support for patients with a new cancer diagnosis.

To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in acute oncology and upper GI cancers, acting as a resource for education and training.

To provide early input of specialist nursing care to oncology patients

Main duties of the job

• Faster and better care of patients presenting with complications from radiotherapy, and systemic anti-cancer treatments. (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge).
• Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to appropriate speciality)
• Improved access to appropriate oncology and relevant MDT.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pa inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

394-Corp-6764611DT-B

Job locations

The Hillingdon NHS Trusts

Pield heath road

uxbridge

UB8 3NN

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of ADO/AOS and support for patients with an Upper GI cancer.

• The post holder will play a key role in running the Acute Oncology Service and monitoring its impact using several key metrics.
• Triage and assessment of Oncology Patients across Urgent and Emergency Care including SDEC, and patient admitted via UEC.

• To work autonomously in organising a caseload. Ensuring this reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, which involves high level of clinical decision making, advance clinical practice and providing consultations for healthcare professionals.
• To raise awareness among health care staff of the educational needs of clients and family/carers, paying particular attention to the public and personal attitudes to cancer, and how these relate to political, social, economic, and ethical issues.

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is focused on the implementation and delivery of ADO/AOS and support for patients with an Upper GI cancer.

• The post holder will play a key role in running the Acute Oncology Service and monitoring its impact using several key metrics.
• Triage and assessment of Oncology Patients across Urgent and Emergency Care including SDEC, and patient admitted via UEC.

• To work autonomously in organising a caseload. Ensuring this reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, which involves high level of clinical decision making, advance clinical practice and providing consultations for healthcare professionals.
• To raise awareness among health care staff of the educational needs of clients and family/carers, paying particular attention to the public and personal attitudes to cancer, and how these relate to political, social, economic, and ethical issues.

Person Specification Person Spec Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register
• Honours degree (Level 3/ Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 6) in health-related subject
• Oncology Course
• Evidence of Master's level learning or prepared to work towards
• Evidence of continued Professional development
• Substantial post registration experience with significant experience which will have been in the field of cancer.
• Previous experience in a post involving clinical or managerial responsibility
• Experience of teaching and development of teaching materials
• Sound knowledge of Oncology aetiology and current treatments
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in patient/customer care

Desirable

• Management training course/ leadership course
• Master's degree
• Advanced Communication Skills Training (Connected)
• Clinical Examination Skills training OSCE or equivalent
• Previous CNS Experience
• Experience of audit and research
• Knowledge of audit and clinical governance
• Teaching skills
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent

Person Specification Person Spec Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register
• Honours degree (Level 3/ Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 6) in health-related subject
• Oncology Course
• Evidence of Master's level learning or prepared to work towards
• Evidence of continued Professional development
• Substantial post registration experience with significant experience which will have been in the field of cancer.
• Previous experience in a post involving clinical or managerial responsibility
• Experience of teaching and development of teaching materials
• Sound knowledge of Oncology aetiology and current treatments
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in patient/customer care

Desirable

• Management training course/ leadership course
• Master's degree
• Advanced Communication Skills Training (Connected)
• Clinical Examination Skills training OSCE or equivalent
• Previous CNS Experience
• Experience of audit and research
• Knowledge of audit and clinical governance
• Teaching skills
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon NHS Trusts

Pield heath road

uxbridge

UB8 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon NHS Trusts

Pield heath road

uxbridge

UB8 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)