Job summary
Join our dynamic Cancer Services team as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Practitioner in Acute Haematology and Oncology Service and Cancer of Unknown Primary team at Musgrove park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital
This is a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred care to individuals experiencing acute cancer related conditions
You will be required to work autonomously within a specialist service, alongside multidisciplinary teams, influencing care pathways, shaping service development and leading on the implementation of national cancer care initiatives.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, you will clinically assess and manage patients with acute oncological and haematological presentations, lead nurse-led discharge processes, and participate in Cancer of Unknown Primary clinics and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
You will accept and triage referrals, carry out clinical examinations, request and interpret investigations, and deliver high-level communication with patients and colleagues
You will also contribute to teaching, supervise junior staff, support service audits, and guide service delivery improvements
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct patient assessment and implementing care plans under senior clinician guidance
Undertake telephone assessment using the UKONS triage tool for acutely unwell patients via the Somerset cancer Helpline
Supporting continuity of care across oncology and haematology pathways
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure showing emotional resilience and ability to work flexibly
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct patient assessment and implementing care plans under senior clinician guidance
Undertake telephone assessment using the UKONS triage tool for acutely unwell patients via the Somerset cancer Helpline
Supporting continuity of care across oncology and haematology pathways
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure showing emotional resilience and ability to work flexibly
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Relevant Acute Haematology & Oncology learning at Degree of masters level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent post registration experience within an acute hospital setting at Band 5, directly caring for patients with an oncology or haematological presentation.
- Knowledge of the care and management of cancer related emergencies in particular with reference to:
- Acute presentation of malignancy
- Complications of disease process or progression including malignant spinal cord compression
- Neutropenic sepsis
- Experience in assessing, planning and evaluating care
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy. English language skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Haematology or Oncology area of care e.g SACT unit, AHOS, specialist nurse role.
- Sound knowledge of cancer related treatments including SACT, Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy
- Able to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Relevant Acute Haematology & Oncology learning at Degree of masters level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent post registration experience within an acute hospital setting at Band 5, directly caring for patients with an oncology or haematological presentation.
- Knowledge of the care and management of cancer related emergencies in particular with reference to:
- Acute presentation of malignancy
- Complications of disease process or progression including malignant spinal cord compression
- Neutropenic sepsis
- Experience in assessing, planning and evaluating care
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy. English language skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Haematology or Oncology area of care e.g SACT unit, AHOS, specialist nurse role.
- Sound knowledge of cancer related treatments including SACT, Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy
- Able to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area.
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.
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.
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).
