Job summary
We have the opportunity for two experienced cancer nurses (one full-time and one part-time) to join our Acute Oncology Service as a B7 Nurse Practitioner position. The role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to gain the skills required to work as a Band 7 within the Acute Oncology Service.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the members of the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology team. They will have a key role in the Acute Oncology Service and use their expert knowledge to manage patients with acute oncological presentations, implement and evaluate seamless specialist care at the highest standard.
The role is multifaceted and the post holder with be required to support the 24/7 Acute Oncology Service telephone triage line, on-site day shifts including weekend working and remote night shifts covering the out-of-hours telephone triage line, as well as providing cross-cover for the St Thomas Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist when required.
As part of the interview process, successful candidates will be given10 minutes to prepare a short presentation (5-10 minutes) based on apreviously unseen clinical scenario, which will be provided on the day.
No additional materials or devices are required, and you will be provided with paper and pen for preparation.
Closing date: 01/03/2026
Interview date: 12/03/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality
- Education and training
- Research and service development
For further information, please read the job description .
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
TheOncology Directoratewithin theCancer and Surgery Clinical Groupat GSTT exemplifies a comprehensive, dynamic, and patient-focused approach to cancer care. The range of services provided and the engagement of multidisciplinary teams in the governance agenda highlight the directorate's commitment to delivering excellence and quality and patient safety across Oncology Services. The Oncology Directorate covers a wide range of services and specialities.
Guys Cancer Centre: serves as a hub for oncology services, offering patients access to state-of-the-art care and treatment under one roof. Our Services are cross cutting across two sites at GSTT and QMH.
oChemotherapy Day Unit (CDU)
oRadiotherapy Services
oOutpatient Department (OPD)
oAcute Oncology Services (AOS)
oLymphoedema Services
Other services departments/specialities include:
oInpatient Services: Hedley Atkins
oRapid Access Diagnostic Services
o GI CNS Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
Ensuring the safe and innovative delivery of care to patients requiring support from the Acute Oncology Service.
Be able to deliver excellent standards of clinical care and role model to junior staff members.
Monitor performance of the unit and undertake improvement projects to deliver the highest standards of care.
Leadership and Education:
Fostering an inclusive environment where staff feel valued and supported, enabling them to deliver high-quality care as part of a skilled and cohesive team.
Promoting and encouraging a culture of ongoing professional development and learning.
Resource Management:
Overseeing the effective management of pay and non-pay budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
Ensuring the safe and innovative delivery of care to patients requiring support from the Acute Oncology Service.
Be able to deliver excellent standards of clinical care and role model to junior staff members.
Monitor performance of the unit and undertake improvement projects to deliver the highest standards of care.
Leadership and Education:
Fostering an inclusive environment where staff feel valued and supported, enabling them to deliver high-quality care as part of a skilled and cohesive team.
Promoting and encouraging a culture of ongoing professional development and learning.
Resource Management:
Overseeing the effective management of pay and non-pay budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- BSC/1st degree- relevant registered professional qualification.
- Post registration qualification in cancer care or equivalent post qualification experience.
- Leadership course or equivalent
Desirable
- To have or working towards master degree
- To have or working towards non medical physical assessment
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in oncology
- Post registration experience at band 6 level or above
- Evidence of leadership/management experience
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilty
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- BSC/1st degree- relevant registered professional qualification.
- Post registration qualification in cancer care or equivalent post qualification experience.
- Leadership course or equivalent
Desirable
- To have or working towards master degree
- To have or working towards non medical physical assessment
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in oncology
- Post registration experience at band 6 level or above
- Evidence of leadership/management experience
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilty
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
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).
