Job summaryThe Acute oncology clinical nurse specialist plays a key role in the acute oncology team, working in collaboration with the rest of the team to deliver a highly effective, specialist service for patients, the service will provide early input of specialist care enabling; - Faster and better care of patients with complications of chemotherapy, including early recognition of symptoms, better treatments and facilitating early discharge. - Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer, facilitating a rapid referral on to the specialist oncology team/specialist palliative care team. - The appropriate investigation of patients who may benefit from treatment for cancer of unknown primary (CUP) including rapid triage and targeted investigations into specialist oncology/specialist palliative care.
Main duties of the jobGive advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience.
Work alongside other clinical colleagues in oncology, palliative care, the emergency floor, acute medicine, radiology and pathology to ensure quality of care to the patients is maximised. This will include the development of clinical guidelines & education programmes.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in collaboration with the lead nurse, referring on to other specialist disciplines.
Receives referrals from general practitioners, district nurses, community Macmillan nurses and hospital staff. Makes referrals to general practitioners, district nurses, community Macmillan nurses, occupational therapists and social workers.
Works in collaboration with others in order to ensure a seamless transition for patients by attending multi-disciplinary meetings and contributing to case management by influencing decision making to optimise health outcomes by acting as a highly specialist resource.
Provides and receives highly complex, sensitive information and uses developed interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required within a highly emotive atmosphere.
Influences clinical decisions regarding service delivery by acting as a highly specialist resource and provides highly specialist clinical advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
About usWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that
happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success. We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
People at the Heart,
Listen and Involve,
Kind and Respectful,
ONE Team. We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team. At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
DetailsDate posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 302-26-8101655-SHS
Job locations: Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN1 2NN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Develops and reviews policies and clinical guidelines that are necessary to deliver specialist care at all levels within the hospital setting and beyond in order to improve standards of care.
- Demonstrates professional and clinical leadership and acts as a role model in relation to the provision of specialist care.
- Promotes best practice within the Trust through dissemination of specialist knowledge by establishing networks with other acute oncology professionals.
- Promotes collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies
- Assesses monitors and manages risk, working within the clinical governance framework to improve service quality within acute oncology.
- Promotes the acute oncology service by working to national guidelines and standards, whilst providing an annual report outlining the service activities and future service developments and provision.
- Plays a key role in the peer review process for acute oncology in accordance with the cancer standards.
- Implements legislation from government and contributes to the achievement of corporate objectives.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- First Level registered degree nurse
- Oncology/Cancer Certificate
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable- Recognised counselling qualification
- Non medical prescribing
ExperienceEssential- Specialist experience in an area of oncology
- Experience of implementing and managing change
DesirableskillsEssential- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate specialist care
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
Desirable- previous experience of managing a patient workload
KnowledgeEssential- Specialist knowledge of acute oncological emergencies
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policies relating to Acute oncology
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN1 2NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Phillip Maxwell, phillip.maxwell@wwl.nhs.uk, 01942773541
