Help shape breast oncology in the Royal Devon and University Hospital
Are you an experienced nurse or allied health professional with a passion for holistic, patient‑centred care? The oncology service is seeking non‑medical consultants to join our senior clinical leadership team.
In this pivotal role, you’ll have the autonomy to lead service development across oncology non‑medical workforce, influence strategic decisions, and deliver exceptional care to patients and families – making a lasting impact every day. You’ll work alongside breast oncologists, with access to advanced learning and development opportunities.
Your expertise will help us deliver our vision for developing non‑medical workforce to support the growing demand for oncology care.
To work as a non‑medical consultant you will use advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, prescribe, plan and evaluate interventions for patients with breast cancer.
The role can be development band 8B or 8C demonstrating the requirements of a non‑medical consultant role.
Please note there will be an expectation this role will support both hospital sites; the Trust is also in the process of reviewing the non‑medical consultant workforce therefore the job description will be updated.
About the Role
More detail about the role: Working in close collaboration with the site‑specific Consultant(s) in Oncology, for Eastern Services, the post holder will provide strategic direction and leadership to facilitate the development of a co‑ordinated service for patients with breast cancer, linking with acute oncology and supportive and palliative care. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries, in partnership and in collaboration with others including Acute and Primary Care Clinicians, Specialist Nurses, local hospice teams, individuals, carers, Higher Education Institutions, Voluntary, Independent and Third‑Sector Organisations.
The role will also include responsibility to provide clinical and strategic leadership as a senior member of the specialty team regarding non‑medical prescribing oncology clinics.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting breast oncology services within the Trust’s financial, workforce and operational targets, alongside ensuring the implementation of the Trust’s strategic objectives.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, condensed hours will be considered
Contact information: Tina Grose, lead cancer nurse, 01392 402896 or tina.grose@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, as well as the ability to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including an OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to hone your skills.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Salary Band 8c: £79,504 – £91,609 per annum pro rata
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-63303-13340
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 18 June, 2026
- Job Category Nursing
- Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered
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