Band 6 Specialist Practitioner

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied role

Level 7 study

UKONS training

Leadership development

Quality improvement

Conferences attendance

Education days

Specialist exposure

Impact patient care

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner for the Oncology and Haematology Triage Team. The role involves specialist telephone triage, clinical assessment and urgent support across seven days, with opportunities to develop advanced skills and lead in clinical decision-making.

You will work across telephone triage and assessment areas, taking patients along appropriate care pathways, from self-management to urgent review or admission, while

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute setting with cancer/haematology expertise.
• Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable CPD portfolio.
• UK professional registration (NMC) and commitment to OUH values.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support, mentor and supervise others.
• Contribute to service improvement and learning initiatives.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and advocate for patients.
• Engage in leadership development activities and education days.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork in MDT

Clinical assessment

Compassionate care

Learning and innovation

Education

Postgraduate study (HEI level 7)

UK professional registration (NMC)

Job description

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a role that’s varied, rewarding and makes a real difference every single day? Do you thrive in an acute environment, enjoy autonomous decision-making, and want to develop advanced clinical skills while supporting patients through some of their most challenging moments? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Practitioner to join our innovative, nurse-led Oncology and Haematology Triage Team, Our service provides specialist telephone triage, clinical assessment and urgent support for oncology and haematology patients seven days a week. We play a key role in the early recognition and management of treatment-related complications and oncological emergencies. Working across both the telephone triage service and the Triage Assessment Area, you will assess and support patients, helping determine the most appropriate pathway of care, whether that is self-management, urgent review or hospital admission. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will encounter a wide range of acute oncology and haematology presentations and can develop advanced assessment, decision-making and leadership skills.,

What we offer

• A highly varied role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Opportunities to undertake Level 7 study in Advanced Clinical Assessment and History Taking.
• Training on the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) assessment tool.
• Access to leadership and professional development programmes.
• Involvement in Quality Improvement projects that shape future services.
• Opportunities to attend regional and national conferences.
• Participation in Acute Oncology education days, teaching and service development initiatives.
• Exposure to a wide range of specialist oncology and haematology presentations.
• The chance to make a real difference to the experience and outcomes of patients affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Show compassion and a commitment to outstanding patient care.
• Be enthusiastic about learning, innovation and service improvement., Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience (cancer/haematology)
• Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio, Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
• Able to support, mentor and supervise others, Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.