James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our team in the Sandra Chapman Centre as an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The successful post holder will need to work closely with the Oncology MDT and other MDT professionals to provide a seamless transition of care. They will join the existing Oncology Consultant and Clinical Nurse Specialist team, supporting inpatients and outpatients, and the tertiary centres.

There may be an opportunity to consider a band 6 training role for the right applicant.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holders will need to be experienced nurses within the field of cancer and demonstrate advanced communication skills. Information and support are a large part of the role, providing advocacy, supporting shared decision making and optimising patient care and experience.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7204897

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 Oncology

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification
  • Evidence of nurse led clinic experience

Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills

Desirable

  • Experience of writing policies and guidelines

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered adult nurse
  • SACT competent
  • Educated to degree level or working towards

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 Oncology

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification
  • Evidence of nurse led clinic experience

Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills

Desirable

  • Experience of writing policies and guidelines

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered adult nurse
  • SACT competent
  • Educated to degree level or working towards

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Nurse

Fay Harvey

fay.harvey@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453638

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7204897

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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