Nurse Practitioner

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an Oncology/Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) to provide advanced clinical assessment and management for cancer patients undergoing SACT. You will work autonomously within scope, treating complex cases and supporting MDT planning across Royal Stoke and County.

Applicants must be NMC registered with a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing, and have Oncology/SACT experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Advanced clinical practice MSc qualification
• NMC Registration
• Experience and/or qualifications in Oncology
• SACT experience
• Quality Improvement qualification - Improving together
• UKONs SACT Passport

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management for oncology/haematology patients.
• Manage oncology-related symptoms and treatment toxicities.
• Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with the MDT.
• Independently prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice and local policies.
• Conduct review clinics, follow-up appointments, and treatment assessment clinics.
• Provide holistic care, addressing patient and family needs.
• Offer education and advice to patients and carers regarding diagnosis and options.
• Participate in MDT meetings to support decision-making and care planning.
• Identify and respond to oncological emergencies and safe care transitions.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support education, mentorship, and supervision of nursing staff and students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous working

Clinical decision making

Training & presentations

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced clinical practice MSc

NMC Registration

Oncology/SACT experience

UKONs SACT Passport

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke & County Town Stoke On Trent Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Band 8a

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Oncology/Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner . You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with confirmed cancer undergoing SACT.

Working autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role involves managing complex oncology/haematology presentations, monitoring treatment toxicities, prescribing appropriate therapies, and providing holistic support.

You will work collaboratively within the MDT, to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Applicants must be NMC registered and hold (or be working towards) a Master’s level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing. Oncology experience and strong clinical decision-making skills are essential.

There will be a requirement to work across - Royal Stoke and County.

**Applicants who do not fully meet the essential criteria but can demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and the potential to develop into the position may be considered for appointment to a developmental ACP post. Successful candidates would be supported through a development programme to achieve the required competencies and qualifications within a specified timeframe.**

Main duties of the job

Provide advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management for oncology/haematology patients.

Manage oncology-related symptoms and treatment toxicities.

Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with the MDT.

Independently prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice and local policies.

Conduct review clinics, follow-up appointments, and treatment assessment clinics.

Provide holistic care, addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients and their families.

Offer education and advice to patients and carers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-management strategies.

Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support clinical decision-making and coordinated care planning.

Identify and respond to oncological emergencies and acute patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and referrals.

Ensure safe and effective care transitions across hospital, outpatient, and community services.

Contribute to service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives within oncology services.

Support education, mentorship, and supervision of nursing staff, students, and junior colleagues.

Engage in continuous professional development, research, and implementation of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Advanced clinical practice MSc qualification
• NMC Registration
• Experience and/or qualifications in Oncology
• SACT experience
• Quality Improvement qualification - Improving together
• UKONs SACT Passport

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Experience of delivering training programmes & presentations to various levels of staff.
• Good influencing and networking skills
• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
• Broad experience of project work and managing projects in a complex multi system environment

Personal Qualities

• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
• Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork

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