Senior Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist

Barnsley Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Hanley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is seeking an experienced Band 7 Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist to join the Cancer Services team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves providing expert nursing support for acute oncology needs and coordinating care across MUO/CUP pathways.

You will triage referrals, conduct specialist assessments, and work with the MDT Lead and multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration first level nurse essential.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Significant post registration experience with demonstrable evidence at Band 6 or above.
• Post registration experience in the care of oncology patients.
• Possession of a post graduate Acute Oncology qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Assessing and mentoring qualification.
• Evidence of on‑going CPD.
• Effective communicator able to communicate difficult and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Triage AO, MUO and CUP referrals from primary care and internal hospital teams, supporting timely assessment, investigation and onward referral.
• Undertake specialist assessment of acute oncology patients, identifying their clinical and holistic needs and developing appropriate care plans.
• Manage and coordinate a patient caseload, using autonomous clinical decision-making and referral to other services as required.
• Work closely with the MDT Lead and wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate AO, MUO and CUP pathways and ensure continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with chemotherapy, haemato-oncology, specialist palliative care and site‑specific cancer teams.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and support to clinical teams to improve knowledge and confidence in managing acute oncology patients.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development across Acute Oncology, MUO and CUP pathways.

Skills

NMC registration

Oncology nursing

Time management

Communication skills

CPD ongoing

Clinical decision-making

Mentoring

Education & training

Education

Degree level education

Postgraduate Acute Oncology qualification

Assessing & mentoring qualification

Job description

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is seeking an experienced Band 7 Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist to join the Cancer Services team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves providing expert nursing support for acute oncology needs and coordinating care across MUO/CUP pathways.

You will triage referrals, conduct specialist assessments, and work with the MDT Lead and multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality patient-centered care.