North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Community Cancer Nurse - Huntingdon

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to lead our cancer nursing in the community team based within the Huntington area. The service operates from Hinchingbrooke Hospital and provides bespoke care to cancer patients in their own homes and local community. We are looking for a part time (30 hours per week) team leader who can support and develop the team as well as driving forward innovation and change.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

To line manage the cancer nursing in the community team within the Huntingdon area which comprises of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistant and a Team Administrator.

To drive innovation and change within the service.

To work closely with the team covering the Peterborough area and ensure strong team working and uniformity of practice.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7091867

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntington

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification documents for any additional information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification documents for any additional information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Leadership/Teaching qualification

Desirable

  • SACT Trained

Experience

Essential

  • Community Experience
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of cancer care and treatments

Desirable

  • Experience of audit and research

Key Skills

Essential

  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Excellent time management skills

Desirable

  • Advanced clinical assessment skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Leadership/Teaching qualification

Desirable

  • SACT Trained

Experience

Essential

  • Community Experience
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of cancer care and treatments

Desirable

  • Experience of audit and research

Key Skills

Essential

  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Excellent time management skills

Desirable

  • Advanced clinical assessment skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntington

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntington

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Cancer Nurse

Zara Ball

zara.ball@nhs.net

07800874813

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7091867

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntington

PE29 6NT


Supporting documents

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