Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 06 August 2026.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with confirmed cancer. The role is based across two sites:
Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford.

Working autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care, supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up. The role involves managing complex oncology presentations, monitoring treatment toxicities, prescribing appropriate therapies, and providing holistic support.

You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and the implementation of evidence‑based practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Applicants must be NMC registered and hold (or be working towards) a Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non‑medical prescribing. Substantial oncology experience and strong clinical decision‑making skills are essential.

Develop‑level candidates who do not fully meet the essential criteria but demonstrate relevant skills and experience may be considered for an entry‑level ACP post, with support through a development programme.

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and management for oncology patients.
• Manage oncology‑related symptoms and treatment toxicities.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with the MDT.
• Independently prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice and local policies.
• Conduct oncology review clinics, follow‑up appointments and treatment assessment clinics.
• Provide holistic care, addressing the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of patients and their families.
• Offer education and advice to patients and carers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side‑effects and self‑management strategies.
• Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings to support clinical decision‑making and coordinated care planning.
• Identify and respond to oncological emergencies and acute patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Ensure safe and effective care transitions across hospital, outpatient and community services.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives within oncology services.
• Support education, mentorship and supervision of nursing staff, students and junior colleagues.
• Engage in continuous professional development, research and implementation of evidence‑based practice to improve patient outcomes.

• Educated to degree level.
• Advanced clinical practice MSc qualification.
• NMC Registration.
• Experience and/or qualifications in Oncology.
• Quality Improvement qualification – Improving Together.

• Experience of delivering training programmes and presentations to various levels of staff.
• Good influencing and networking skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions.
• Broad experience of project work and managing projects in a complex multi‑system environment.

• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self‑awareness and self‑regulation.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering agreed objectives.
• Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork.

This post falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission of a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous convictions.