Macmillan Acute Oncology Senior CNS

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a clinical leader in Acute Oncology Nursing. This role involves collaborating with Consultant Oncologists to enhance patient care and service transformation. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of safe and responsive care while developing innovative cancer services. Join a passionate organization committed to improving patient experiences and outcomes. If you are driven to make a difference in oncology care, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital area of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Oncology Nursing and team management is essential.
• Must have advanced communication skills and evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AOS CNS team and provide clinical support for cancer patients.
• Establish and deliver a comprehensive AOS within the Trust.

Skills

Acute Oncology Nursing

Team Management

Advanced Communication Skills

Operational Policies Writing

Education

Registered Nurse at degree level

Master's qualification in non-medical prescribing

Recognised post registration qualification in cancer nursing

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an innovative clinical leader with significant experience in Acute Oncology Nursing to support the ongoing development of our services. You will work alongside our Consultant Oncologists and Cancer CNSs to develop an environment that provides safe and responsive care. You will inspire, support and develop the team with shared values putting the patients at the centre of care delivery and service transformation.

London Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services. With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy, we are developing our services across the pathways including developing roles that encompass extended practice supported by appropriate education. We are ambitious to develop a new cancer assessment service to improve patient experience of emergency presentation.

Please email [e-mail] to arrange an informal visit or discussion about the role.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will undertake triage of the patient after referral from medical colleagues across the Trust. You will advise and support clinical colleagues on the investigation, care, and management of this group of patients affording access to faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral to other specialist teams as appropriate including oncology and palliative care).

The post holder will lead the AOS CNS team and provide line management and team leadership.

The post holder will collate and present service data at local and national meetings. They will be responsible for establishing, delivering, and leading a comprehensive AOS within the Trust in line with the National Cancer Peer Review Programme (2011).

About Us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date Posted: 09 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £59,490 to £66,239 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 337-NP-8730MF

Job Responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If this sounds like the job for you, please get in contact for further information and informal discussion and/or visit.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Nurse at degree level
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Master's level qualification in non-medical prescribing & Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards
• Recognised post registration qualification in cancer nursing
• Advanced communication skills training

Desirable:

• Masters in advanced practice or working towards
• Non-Medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Experience as Cancer CNS role at Band 7 or above in Acute Oncology setting.
• Staff/team management
• Experience of Writing Operational Policies/Protocols and Guidelines to support service development initiatives.
• Knowledge of Cancer Care pathways

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address:

Northwick Park Hospital

Waterford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Employer's Website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk