Job overview
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.
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).
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early is a suitable number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities for this post are for the clinical delivery and governance of services, as follows:-
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 AO delivery in line with regional and national workstreams eg SDEC model
Service development
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 that 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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This advert is for Clinical Lead - Acute Oncology with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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