Job overview
The Acute Oncology Nurse (AON) will work with the team to coordinate and influence the delivery of the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) within Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) alongside consultant leads and the local Acute Oncology Team (AOT) which comprises members of the oncology and haematology services and clinical colleagues in palliative care, acute medicine, emergency care, radiology and pathology.
Band 6 would be considered with relevant AO/SACT experience
Main duties of the job
The post holder will give advice to patients and other healthcare professionals using their specialist clinical knowledge, skills and experience through the urgent advice line.
The AON will ensure timely access and at times first response to review, diagnostics and treatment for patients providing ongoing support and information to patients and carers throughout the pathway.
The AON performs assessment of inpatient and outpatient nursing needs and plan, implement & evaluate timely care delivery and treatment according to changing healthcare needs in liaison with the consultant leads and healthcare colleagues.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Clinical qualification in oncology, haematology and/or cancer care
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Psychological Skills Training
- History Taking and Physical Assessment Skills or equivalent module
- Non Medical Prescriber Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical leadership
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner making autonomous decisions
- Team worker demonstrating calmness and flexibility despite competing demands
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years B6 experience
- Change management and service improvement
- Teaching and presentation skills
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This advert is for Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Finish 12 months from start date). The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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