Job summary
Closing Date: 10.09.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.09.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.09.26 (May change)

Lead the re-imagining of the Acute Oncology Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, including upskilling the existing workforce, establishing a new service model and workforce structure, and overseeing service transition as the Trust moves away from an oncology inpatient bed base in line with the Non Surgical Oncology (NSO) program.

Main duties of the job
Lead nursing and other non-medical practice across the Acute Oncology Service.Work with Matrons, Lead Cancer Nurse's (LCN) and clinical educators, supporting on educational development for nursing and the multi-professional workforce across the Acute Oncology Service.

• Where necessary in the absence of Matron or Deputy Nurse Director, provide operational support within the Oncology Service.
• Provide leadership advice and support on clinical governance issues, including clinical and non-clinical risk assessment and management.

About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details
Date posted 26 August 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8b
Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 389-26-8011353-B
Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please view both the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please view both the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
• Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
• Evidence of service improvement.
• Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
• Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
• Experience of writing business cases

Desirable

• Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
• Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
• Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
• Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Masters level post graduate education
• Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
• ENB 659 or equivalent - SLIP, 998
• Evidence of current CPD
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
• Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology

Values
Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
• Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
• Evidence of service improvement.
• Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
• Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
• Experience of writing business cases

Desirable

• Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
• Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
• Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
• Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Masters level post graduate education
• Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
• ENB 659 or equivalent - SLIP, 998
• Evidence of current CPD
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
• Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology

Values
Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy General Manager
Erica Graves
erica.graves@bthft.nhs.uk
07970241580

Details
Date posted 26 August 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8b
Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 389-26-8011353-B
Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.