Job Description
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
nClinical Lead – Acute Oncologyn
The closing date is 21 June 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical lead for the Acute Oncology Service in NSECH. The post holder must have expert knowledge of acute oncology management and the complexities that patients present with following cancer treatment.
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The post holder will work with the Acute Oncology nursing team in delivering the Trusts Non-surgical Oncology agenda, linking in with other relevant specialities to deliver a robust model of care in Northumbria Healthcare Trust and in particular the emergency care hospital (NSECH).
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Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable number of applications are received.
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- Ensure the AO services are fit for purpose to provide a safe and effective service in the Trust.
- Work with existing services in providing care and advice for AO patients in line with regional and national workstreams, e.g., SDEC model.
- Ensure that national and regional standards are met.
- Ensure that diagnostic services are appropriate and timely.
- Work with palliative care, primary care, ambulance, mental health and social services to ensure interface services are fit for purpose.
- Contribute to the recruitment and selection of Consultant Medical and senior nursing staff.
- Ensure that Medical annual appraisals are carried out as required.
- Participate in job planning for consultant medical staff.
- The strategic planning of its clinical services in Acute Oncology management and pathways (AO).
- The assessment of AO patients as defined in the clinical guidelines and national guidelines.
- Clinical lead for the AO service promoting and supporting the AO agenda within the Trust and representing at appropriate meetings/groups external and internal.
- The delivery of the Business Unit – Non-Surgical Oncology objectives in its services.
- The clinical management of its service.
- Ensure clinical standards are met and working towards the Non Surgical Oncology agenda and performance at a service and individual level.
- Support operational teams to achieve delivery of financial balance based on the national tariff.
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nQualificationsn
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- MRCP Certificate or an equivalent higher qualification.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain entry to UK CCT.
- Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
- Maintain full GMC registration and revalidation following the GMC Code of Good Medical Practice.
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nExperience and Knowledgen
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- Experience and knowledge in cancer/oncology/acute oncology pathways.
- Audit and quality improvement engagement.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating teaching to a variety of audiences.
- Experience in caring for patients on oncological treatments.
- Experience and knowledge in caring for patients with cancer, oncological treatments and acute oncological presentations.
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nDisclosure and Barring Service Checkn
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.
nContractn
Permanent
nAddressn
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
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£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum
nJob locationsn
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
nReference numbern
319-7937364HD
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