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
Employer heading

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
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zara Ball
- Job title
- Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800874813
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