Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 months ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279). This is an exciting development opportunity for a dynamic and proactive individual to become part of our team caring for cancer patients during periods of acute presentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist toxicity advice and support to patients and medical teams managing cancer patients admitted with symptoms relating to cancer or treatment for cancer and other anti-cancer treatments.
  • Participate in the planning and support development of the future acute oncology services in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures using the most effective use of resources and workforce.
  • Support the design and maintain acute oncology education programmes/training that facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills and knowledge on acute oncology and to support student placement within the cancer services team.
  • Work as part of the acute oncology service which is set up across the Trust and consult with our network colleagues supporting service development and responds to NHS changes. Attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and advocate for patients and for educational opportunities.
Person Specification
  • Registered Nurse
  • First Degree in Nursing or appropriate oncology/immunotherapy course
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of working in an acute cancer setting
  • Sage & Thyme communication training or evidence of communication training
  • Evidence of telephone triage experience
Desirable Qualifications
  • SACT module or equivalent 'in service training' course/SACT passport.
  • Cancer Nursing Pathway or equivalent.
  • Experience at teaching, and presentation skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues


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