Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our innovative, nurse-led Acute Oncology Team, supporting the emergency care and management of patients with cancer.
This is a 12-month fixed-term / secondment post to cover maternity leave. Applicants must meet all the essential qualification criteria to be considered for this role.
The successful post holder will join a well-established and highly regarded team, providing leadership and professional guidance to colleagues across the Trust to support optimal patient care and pathway management. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with advanced nursing skills, excellent communication and organisational abilities, and extensive experience in the assessment and management of cancer and cancer treatment-related complications.
You will have the opportunity to utilise your expert clinical skills to deliver all aspects of acute oncology care, including inpatient advice and management, supporting the Emergency Department with admission avoidance, Cancer Same Day Emergency Care (cSDEC), emergency presentations of Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO), and delivery of our award-winning Brain Tumour Optimisation Pathway.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate between St Helens and Whiston Hospitals, supporting both inpatient and ambulatory cancer pathways. The service currently operates Monday to Friday, including bank holidays, with plans to progress towards a 7-day service.
The successful applicant will demonstrate resilience and professional drive, with a clear commitment to reviewing, developing, and enhancing the services we provide. In return, you will receive mentorship alongside educational and academic opportunities to support progression towards advanced nursing practice.
You will work closely with medical oncology teams, in collaboration with hospital and community services, to deliver holistic, patient-centred care. The MWL Acute Oncology Team is at the forefront of innovation, and you will play a key role in delivering education to healthcare professionals across the Trust, contributing to service development (including protocol and policy development), and representing the Trust within regional and national Acute Oncology Groups.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
oRated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
oTop 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
oNational Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivery of expert nurse-led acute assessment services for patients with haematological and solid tumours undergoing treatment within the Trust
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Safe, evidence-based practice, including diagnosis and non-medical prescribing within nurse-led services
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Education and support of multi-professional groups, including registered and unregistered nursing staff
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Taking charge of the clinical area in the absence of a senior member of staff
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Working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivery of expert nurse-led acute assessment services for patients with haematological and solid tumours undergoing treatment within the Trust
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Safe, evidence-based practice, including diagnosis and non-medical prescribing within nurse-led services
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Education and support of multi-professional groups, including registered and unregistered nursing staff
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Taking charge of the clinical area in the absence of a senior member of staff
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Working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent clinical experience
- ENB 237/N59 (oncology/chemotherapy) or SACT Passport
- Qualification in clinical examinations and diagnostics
- Qualification in non-medical prescribing
- Teaching qualification or relevant supervisory / mentorship experience
Desirable
- Master's degree or willing to work towards
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Advanced Life Support qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge and awareness of the Cancer National Strategy / Cancer agencies
- Substantial Oncology/Haematology experience
- Demonstrate the ability to manage change and apply evidence-based practice to patient care
- Previous management experience of a caseload or ward.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective record management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Teaching skills
- Management/Leadership skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Committed to ongoing personal development
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent clinical experience
- ENB 237/N59 (oncology/chemotherapy) or SACT Passport
- Qualification in clinical examinations and diagnostics
- Qualification in non-medical prescribing
- Teaching qualification or relevant supervisory / mentorship experience
Desirable
- Master's degree or willing to work towards
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Advanced Life Support qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge and awareness of the Cancer National Strategy / Cancer agencies
- Substantial Oncology/Haematology experience
- Demonstrate the ability to manage change and apply evidence-based practice to patient care
- Previous management experience of a caseload or ward.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective record management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Teaching skills
- Management/Leadership skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Committed to ongoing personal development
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
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).
