# Clinical Lead - Acute Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-acute-oncology/df826e30-bdd8-4fe9-a3f3-6fb73d24ba94 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-acute-oncology/df826e30-bdd8-4fe9-a3f3-6fb73d24ba94.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** North Shields - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 1 session per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T09:12:38.217Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Cramlington/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Oncology/Oncology-v7937364 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7937364?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - MRCP Certificate or an equivalent higher qualification - Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain entry to UK CCT - To be eligible for consideration for a Consultant appointment by an Appointments Committee, candidates must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register - The appointee will be required to maintain full GMC registration and revalidation and should follow the GMC Code of Good Medical Practice ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Experience and knowledge in cancer/oncology/acute oncology pathways - Audit and quality improvement engagement - Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating teaching to variety of audiences **Desirable** - Experience in caring for patients on oncological treatments - Experience and knowledge in caring for patients with cancer, oncological treatments and acute oncological presentations ## Documents - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [clinical lead - oncology (pdf, 840.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351634) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) ## 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.