Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cramlington is seeking an enthusiastic Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care to patients, participate in teaching, and uphold the highest standards of nursing practice. Ideal for a registered nurse with oncology experience and a passion for patient care, this role offers opportunities for leadership and advanced clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in oncology and/or SACT.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Qualification in advanced communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment of oncology patients.
• Deliver Acute Oncology Nursing Service.
• Participate in education and training.

Skills

Oncology experience

SACT knowledge

Leadership

Compassionate care

Advanced clinical skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Registered mentor

Job description

Employer: Northumbria Healthcare – NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Cramlington.

Closing date: 16/12/2025 23:59

Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse (Band 6)

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 pro rata per annum

Job Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join our Acute Oncology Team. The successful candidate will have experience in oncology and/or SACT, be able to work independently, autonomously, and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical assessment of unwell oncology patients with Acute Oncology needs and liaise with day units and oncologists.
• Internal and external audits for Acute Oncology as required.
• SACT Mortality & Morbidity reviews.
• Trust-wide teaching of Acute Oncology education, including inter-departmental teaching and students.
• Possibility of leadership, advanced clinical skills, and decision-making.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Be part of a team to deliver an Acute Oncology Nursing Service.
• Monitor, evaluate and implement the highest standards of evidence-based care.
• Undertake specific projects at the request of the Acute Oncology lead.
• Participate in the delivery of an Acute Oncology Service—assessing, offering advice/treatment plans, and evaluating care. Review and implement care plans for patients presenting with acute oncology emergencies (e.g., MSCC).
• Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling, and empowering others, coaching for ownership of learning and quality improvement, and facilitating teamwork within and across departments.
• Be part of the on-call rota for the emergency helpline.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing or relevant degree level study, or working towards one.
• Registered mentor, teaching and assessing qualification, or equivalent.
• Accredited SACT training and/or SACT passport, or equivalent SACT experience.
• Advanced Clinical Skills Course or willingness to undertake.
• Advanced Communication Skills Course or willingness to undertake.
• Professional knowledge of specialist procedures, supplemented by diploma-level specialist training, experience, and short courses.
• Relevant haematology experience and counselling certificate.
• Non-medical prescriber.
• QI training or experience; evidence of research or audit relevant to practice area.
• IRMER trained.

Equal Opportunities

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly BAME, LGBT+, disabled candidates, and other under‑represented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and a conscientious employer.

Contact Information

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