Band 7 - Macmillan Acute Oncology and CUP Nurse Specialist

Westhertshospitals; Watford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Macmillan Acute Oncology and CUP Nurse Specialist to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape patient care and support the development of innovative service models in oncology. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic team, utilizing your advanced clinical skills and leadership qualities to manage complex patient situations. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have a strong background in oncology and palliative care, this role is perfect for you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Staff Wellbeing Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level with relevant post registration qualifications in oncology.
• Experience in teaching and educating nurses and patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical management of patients with cancer and complications.
• Provide education and support across the Acute Trust.

Skills

Oncology Experience

Palliative Care

Advanced Communication Skills

Leadership

Teaching Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

Relevant Post Registration Qualifications

Clinical Examination Module

Job description

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Band 7 - Macmillan Acute Oncology and CUP Nurse Specialist

Band 7

Main area Cancer Services Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 360-B-5918-F

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit full time Clinical Nurse Specialists to join its expanding Acute Oncology Service (AOS) alongside the Acute Oncology Advanced Care Practitioners.

We are looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to support the expansion of our service and to improve the services offered to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development and growth of the service, to assist in the provision of a new model of care and to provide education and support across the Acute Trust including Emergency Care and wards.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the ACP and clinical lead for Acute Oncology, the post holder will lead the provision of the clinical management of patients that present to the hospital who are unwell as a result of their cancer, side effects of their cancer treatment or as an emergency presentation.

This also includes the management of those patients that present with a cancer of unknown primary.

This post will be pivotal to the development, promotion, and delivery of a new service model.

The ongoing education of colleagues at all levels will also be a central component.

The post holderwill apply a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

They should also possess advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The AOS CNS will work as part of a wider team to undertake assessments, implement patient care and give advice in relation to patients presenting to the Trust with acute problems as a result of their cancer or complications of their cancer treatment utilising specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Teaching qualification eg ENB 998 or extensive experience.
• Educated to Degree level.
• Relevant post registration qualifications in oncology / haematology/ palliative care.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Educated or working towards Masters level.
• Clinical Examination Module at Level 6/7 or willingness to work towards.
• Psychological support training at level 2.
• Post Registration Experience.
• Advanced communication.

Knowledge

• Working in the health care sector with staff management experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the cancer, palliative care and EOL agenda.
• Significant post registration experience in oncology and caring for patients with cancer.
• Understanding of the cancer patient and carer issues and their role in service improvement.
• Experience of working across a variety of care settings.
• Evidence of innovation/change management.
• Understanding of the Key worker role.
• Knowledge and understanding of oncological emergencies.
• Understanding of Achieving World Class Cancer of Outcomes.
• Understanding of Improving Outcomes: A strategy for Cancer.
• Knowledge of commissioning.

Experience

• Experience in Oncology/Palliative Care. Post registration experience at Band 6 within an acute cancer/or palliative care setting.
• Teaching/educating of nurses and patients.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Ability to work with multi professional/ cultural organisations, across organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in managing complex care situations.
• Wide range of experience in providing multi disciplinary education within the specialist field.
• Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda.
• Practical experience of participating in change / developing practice, project management.
• Proven experience of Change management.
• Experience of implementing research and audit programmes/surveys.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Claire Conway Job title Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07341515671

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