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Band 7 Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job ref 391-RFL-7862917-A
Location: Barnet Hospital, Barnet
Contract: 22 months fixed term
Hours: Part time – 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £55,524 – £62,652 per annum (incl. HCAS)
Closing date: 02/06/2026 23:59
Job Overview
The Acute Oncology (AOS) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the Royal Free London will work collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver a comprehensive acute oncology service. The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing advice and support for patients with an actual diagnosis of cancer or when cancer is initially suspected, covering investigation, diagnosis, treatment and possible transition into palliative care. They will assess oncology patients both in the emergency department and in our acute oncology assessment unit.
Main Duties
- Support the Lead Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Nurse to deliver and evaluate the service
- Provide AOS CNS support to MDTs across the Royal Free and Barnet hospitals
- Work with key members of the MDT to support staff in the delivery of specialised care
- Work autonomously to deliver specialist care which is evidence based and which enhances the quality of patient care
- Scope and seek support and education to extend the role with additional skills
- Review patients daily who are admitted to wards and ED
- Support ED so patients with suspected neutropenia have antibiotics within door to needle time
- Carry the AOS emergency phone, triage calls and advise accordingly, communicating with the patient’s oncology team when required, and provide follow up
- Contribute to training/education within specialist area to multidisciplinary groups
- Be the key worker for the suspected CUP patient’s and coordinate their investigations to ensure a smooth pathway, remaining as their CNS throughout treatment
- Ensure that CUP patients have a holistic needs assessment
- Act as the MSCC coordinator and ensure that patients with suspected/confirmed MSCC are cared for as per NICE guidance and local policy
- Lead and facilitate audit of AOS, CUP and MSCC through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice
- Promote innovation and progression to continually improve patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embed this in practice through engagement in research
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Advanced communication skills
- Master degree or working towards
- Advanced assessment skills or willingness to undertake
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
- Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to independently assess an unwell patient
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Positive role model with credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- Flexible and approachable
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- AT* – Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation
- EU/EEA citizens who do not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status will require a visa to work in the UK
- You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UKVI points-based system to avoid disappointment. You can view this here
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks, your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a selfie using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e‑mails and we will never ask you for any payments
Benefits
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Legal & Compliance
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.
Equal Opportunities
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job Description:
Band 7 Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job ref 391-RFL-7862917-A
Location: Barnet Hospital, Barnet
Contract: 22 months fixed term
Hours: Part time – 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £55,524 – £62,652 per annum (incl. HCAS)
Closing date: 02/06/2026 23:59
Job Overview
The Acute Oncology (AOS) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the Royal Free London will work collaboratively with other members of the team to deliver a comprehensive acute oncology service. The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing advice and support for patients with an actual diagnosis of cancer or when cancer is initially suspected, covering investigation, diagnosis, treatment and possible transition into palliative care. They will assess oncology patients both in the emergency department and in our acute oncology assessment unit.
Main Duties
- Support the Lead Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Nurse to deliver and evaluate the service
- Provide AOS CNS support to MDTs across the Royal Free and Barnet hospitals
- Work with key members of the MDT to support staff in the delivery of specialised care
- Work autonomously to deliver specialist care which is evidence based and which enhances the quality of patient care
- Scope and seek support and education to extend the role with additional skills
- Review patients daily who are admitted to wards and ED
- Support ED so patients with suspected neutropenia have antibiotics within door to needle time
- Carry the AOS emergency phone, triage calls and advise accordingly, communicating with the patient’s oncology team when required, and provide follow up
- Contribute to training/education within specialist area to multidisciplinary groups
- Be the key worker for the suspected CUP patient’s and coordinate their investigations to ensure a smooth pathway, remaining as their CNS throughout treatment
- Ensure that CUP patients have a holistic needs assessment
- Act as the MSCC coordinator and ensure that patients with suspected/confirmed MSCC are cared for as per NICE guidance and local policy
- Lead and facilitate audit of AOS, CUP and MSCC through the application of audit and research evidence-based practice
- Promote innovation and progression to continually improve patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embed this in practice through engagement in research
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Advanced communication skills
- Master degree or working towards
- Advanced assessment skills or willingness to undertake
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
- Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to independently assess an unwell patient
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Positive role model with credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- Flexible and approachable
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- AT* – Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation
- EU/EEA citizens who do not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status will require a visa to work in the UK
- You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UKVI points-based system to avoid disappointment. You can view this here
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks, your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a selfie using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e‑mails and we will never ask you for any payments
Benefits
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Legal & Compliance
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.
Equal Opportunities
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Posted: May 23rd, 2026