Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established Acute Oncology Nursing 7 day service. Our team provide expert support and advice to cancer patients with complications due to cancer or treatment, whether they are presenting to ED, admitted to the trust or at home, via our telephone triage service. We provide a vital link between patients and clinicians within our trust as well as the Oncology centre at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will also provide specialist support and advice to patients with Cancer of unknown primary acting as their Keyworker. They would oversee and co-ordinate services and personalise the cancer pathway for these patients from pre- diagnosis to aftercare.
We are looking for an innovative, forward thinking nurse who is highly motivated to improve practice with our fast developing Acute Oncology Service.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external provider
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with experience as Band 6 role
- Experience within an Oncology setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
Desirable
- Experience within an Acute Oncology setting
- Experience of leading service development and reviews together with managing operational role
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - current registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to do
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- APACS qualification or willingness to do
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualifications
- Certificate in Acute Oncology
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including written and presentations
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with experience as Band 6 role
- Experience within an Oncology setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
Desirable
- Experience within an Acute Oncology setting
- Experience of leading service development and reviews together with managing operational role
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - current registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to do
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- APACS qualification or willingness to do
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualifications
- Certificate in Acute Oncology
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including written and presentations
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
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).
