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Job summary
Looking for a new challenge? Thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Work well as part of a highly skilled MDT? This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Oncology team in Leeds. Oncology CSU is part of Leeds Cancer Centre; we are one of the largest cancer centres in the UK and provide some of the most up-to-date treatment, care and support for people with cancer in Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Practitioner (AP) will use their specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare independently to patients in the acute oncology setting. The AP is accountable for the total episode of care for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed needs. Specifically, this AP will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating acute oncology patients who present to the acute oncology assessment area (J95). A plan will be put in place to either discharge the patient or admit them to our acute oncology ward, and the AP will be involved in their ongoing care post admission as part of the wider medical team caring for this patient.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001591
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Jenna Tate Position: Oncology Lead ACP Email: jenna.tate@nhs.net Phone number: 01132068508 Shortlisting Date: 31. 7. 26 Interview Date: 07.08.26
What you will bring to the role
The post holder will act as a role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness in care. He / she will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment, diagnosis, prescribing, health promotion and safe discharge of patients.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational/strategic development of the service.
The post holder will promote and facilitate evidence based practice and clinical audit and research within the Trust.
In return for your hard work and dedication we are keen to support development opportunities including management, research and leadership skills.
If you are considering a move to a position which will enable you to drive forward and lead high standards of care, please contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Informal enquires are encouraged, please contact: Jenna Tate, Lead ACP for Oncology CSU – jenna.tate@nhs.net Oncology CSU is part of Leeds Cancer Centre; we are one of the largest cancer centres in the UK and provide some of the most up-to-date treatment, care and support for people with cancer in Yorkshire.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Advanced clinical Practitioner -Acute Oncology with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57,528 to £64,750 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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