# Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-oncology-clinical-nurse-specialist/53de4736-9c67-4f00-9bed-718d4e77aa12 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-oncology-clinical-nurse-specialist/53de4736-9c67-4f00-9bed-718d4e77aa12.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wirral - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Monday - Friday) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T11:12:57.209Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Upton/Wirral_University_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_Oncology_Specialist_Nurse/Acute_Oncology_Specialist_Nurse-v8030894 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030894?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wuth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity as arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Acute Oncology Specialist Nursing Team on a fixed term basis for 12 months.  You should have a degree and be committed to undertaking further study to maximise your knowledge and skills, your education and professional development actively supported by both the Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support. You will work closely with partners at regional specialist centres and expected to  be a core member of the established   Specialist Multi-disciplinary Teams, acting as the patient’s advocate and being involved in decision-making. With a drive for innovation, specialist care and as an integral member of this multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in developing service delivery with the aim of maximising quality, patient experience and cost-effectiveness. ### Main duties of the job As detailed within the JD and Person Specific documented The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team. Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team. Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity as arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Acute Oncology Specialist Nursing Team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. You should have a degree and be committed to undertaking further study to maximise your knowledge and skills, your education and professional development actively supported by both the Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support. You will work closely with partners at regional specialist centres and expected to be a core member of the established Specialist Multi-disciplinary Teams, acting as the patient’s advocate and being involved in decision-making. With a drive for innovation, specialist care and as an integral member of this multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in developing service delivery with the aim of maximising quality, patient experience and cost-effectiveness. ## Job Description As detailed within the JD and Person Specific documented The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team. Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience. ## Responsibilities The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team. Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable Experience within cancer/speciality - Evidence of continued professional development - IT Literate **Desirable** - Previous CNS Experience ### Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training **Essential** - Registered General Nurse - First level degree or equivalent **Desirable** - Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care - Recognised Teaching qualification - Clinical diagnostics - Nurse Prescribing - Advanced Communication skills training - Psychological Skills Training (HNA) ## Documents - [oh risk id form (pdf, 174.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335175) - [vision values behaviours (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2088) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 734.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1841) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 720.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318350) - [wuth gdpr privacy notice for applicants (pdf, 255.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2506) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.