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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Job ref
176-F-7339240
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/09/2025 23:59

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Toxicity Nurse Specialist - Huntingdon

Band 7

Job overview

We are looking for an inspiring senior nurse who is committed to improving the experience, clinical outcomes and safety of our patients within Cancer Services.   

As a Toxicity Nurse Specialist working  closely with the oncology medical team and wider MDT you will be a skilled communicator with the ability to influence and motivate others, and someone who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.   With comprehensive SACT knowledge, leadership experience and a commitment to service improvement.

You will need to be motivated and have a clear vision for the service. We are looking for someone to further develop nurse led patient care and to deliver an exceptional service to our patients.

 

Main duties of the job

Autonomous working, through provision of advanced assessment, initiation of investigations, diagnostic procedures, interpretation of results and optimising patients condition in discussion with the multidisciplinary team.

Engage directly with clinical teams in the management of SACT oncology patients, providing specialist advice, skills, leadership, collaboration and consultancy.

Co-ordinate the pathway of patients with SACT services across multi professional teams, through treatment, follow up and beyond.  

To be an instrumental part of the effective leadership team for the Haematology/ Oncology day unit and the outpatient areas and improve patient experience.

To provide a safe working environment for all patients, relatives, and staff, including risk management and Datix reporting and investigating as part of the role.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

For any more information please make contact with Zara Ball.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of teaching/educating qualification or experience
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development within cancer care
  • Advanced Communication Skills – Level 7
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of chemotherapy training and administration
  • Experience of working as a senior member of the team or in a leadership role
  • Background in Oncology
  • Experience of multi professional working
  • Previous Oncology Toxicity experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zara Ball
Job title
Lead Cancer Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07800874813
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