Job summary
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The Acute Oncology Service provides expert advice and management for patients who have been admitted to hospital as a consequence of their cancer or cancer treatment

Main duties of the job

• Support the Macmillan Lead Acute Oncology Nurse to deliver and evaluate the service delivery model
• Support team working and collaboration within the Acute Oncology team and the wider team across the Royal Free Group.
• Provide visibility as Acute Oncology CNS support to Multidisciplinary teams across the North Middlesex Hospital.
• Deliver an Acute Oncology service across the North Middlesex Hospital.
• The CNS will have a key role within the MDT acting as a liaison between all members of the multi disciplinary team,

About us
'The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8207989
Job locations: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education, professional qualifications, Experience, Skills, aptitudes, Personal qualities attributes
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Undergraduate Degree Qualification
• Further education and qualification in Cancer related subject. Preferably with SACT qualification
• Mentorship/Education Qualification
• Advanced Clinical assessment skills/Nurse prescribing
• Substantial post registration experience working in Cancer/Oncology
• Evidence of supporting and educating Junior members of the work force
• Ability to administer SACT and provide advice and support to patients receiving SACT
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to positively influence colleagues
• Be a positive role model with ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Evidence of on going professional development
• Ability to work under pressure, both alone and with the wider team.
• Be Flexible and approachable
• Ability to independently assess an unwell patient.
• Expert knowledge and skills for the post and ability to share that knowledge using advanced communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to manage stressful situations and ensure that patient needs are treated with the highest priority.

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical assessment skills/Nurse prescribing
• Previous experience of research and audit of activity.
• Demonstrate and shares ability to make change and of change management

Ability to demonstrate AoS knowledge and skill
Essential

• SACT trained

Desirable

• Has worked in AoS previously

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).

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. 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).