Band 7 - Macmillan Acute Oncology & Cancer of Unknown Primary Nurse

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The closing date is 06 October 2026

The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its Acute Oncology Service (AOS) alongside the rest of team.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to support the expansion of our AOS service and to improve the service offering to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development and growth of the service, to assist in the provision of a new model of care and to provide education and support to the tumour site teams as well as Emergency Care and ward based staff.

In conjunction with the team and clinical lead for Acute Oncology, the post holder will lead the provision of the clinical management of patients that present to the hospital who are unwell as a result of their cancer, side effects of their cancer treatment or have a new diagnosis of cancer of unknown primary.

This post will be pivotal to the development, promotion, and delivery of a new service model. The ongoing education of colleagues at all levels will also be a central component.

The postholder will apply a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

They should also possess advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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The AOS CNS will work along side the rest of the team to undertake assessments, implement patient care and give advice in relation to patients presenting to the Trust with acute problems as a result of their cancer or complications of their cancer treatment utilising specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience.

• Teaching qualification eg ENB 998 or extensive experience.
• Educated to Degree level
• Relevant post registration qualifications in oncology / haematology/ palliative care.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Educated or working towards Masters level
• Clinical Examination Module at Level 6/7 or willingness to work towards.
• Psychological support training at level 2 Post.
• Registration Experience
• Advanced communication

• Working in the health care sector with staff management experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of the cancer, palliative care and EOL agenda.
• Significant post registration experience in oncology and caring for patients with cancer.
• Understanding of the cancer patient and carer issues and their role in service improvement.
• Experience of working across a variety of care settings.
• Evidence of innovation/change management.
• Understanding of the Key worker role.
• Knowledge and understanding of oncological emergencies.
• Understanding of Achieving World Class Cancer of Outcomes.
• Understanding of Improving Outcomes: A strategy for Cancer.
• Knowledge of commissioning.

• Experience in Oncology / Palliative Care. Post registration experience at Band 6 within an acute cancer/ or palliative care setting.
• Teaching/educating of Nurses and patients.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Ability to work with multi professional/ cultural…