Nurse/Clinical Practitioner – Acute Oncology | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eastbourne is seeking an Acute Oncology Practitioner to join their team. The role involves working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage acute cancer patients. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, improving patient experience, and supporting service development. Benefits include staff development opportunities, NHS pension scheme, and more. Apply today to join this vital service.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in acute oncology settings and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively to improve patient experience and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and as part of the team for acute cancer patient management.
• Provide essential communication to improve patient experience.
• Support future service planning and development.

Skills

Experience in acute oncology settings

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute, community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance.

The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.

Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.

This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base at either EDGH or Conquest Hospital.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well as be part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients.
• You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.
• You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.
• To support the lead acute oncology nurse practitioner in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
• The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in acute oncology settings and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively to improve patient experience and quality of care.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Access to the Occupational Health department and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (free psychological support)
• Onsite parking available from £50 a year

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Additional Information

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025