# Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- **Location:** Darent Valley Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £51657.00 to £58785.00
- **Contract type:** Secondment: 9 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-19T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06T15:19:58.360Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8421932
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8421932?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.dvh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Team in the delivery of exceptional quality, patient centred care; to support early, timely, and effective care for patients presenting with complications of cancer/treatment. They will work closely with Emergency care physicians, Specialist Palliative care team and other CNS teams across the Trust.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, able to assess, plan and implement comprehensive care plans which reflect the individual needs of the patient. They will also provide advice and support to patients and clinical teams as well as Triage acute oncology alerts and provide direct input and advice.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will play a pivotal role in the assessment and management of unwell cancer patients, with a primary focus on reducing hospital admission and shortening the length of stay for those who require inpatient care. They will be integral to the development and operation of a same day emergency care service for oncology patients. Values

The post holder will have highly developed communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex and sensitive communication. They will be required to discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to help empower the patient to make informed choices and decisions where possible

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Minimum 3 years in acute setting, preferably 2 years as Senior Nurse within speciality.
- Experience of oncology & palliative care management and knowledge of the disease process
- Experience of multi and interdisciplinary teamwork

**Desirable**

- Experience of working with Cancer Care
- Experience of working in acute oncology/ chemotherapy.
- Development of clinical pathways
- Service development experience
- Experience of clinical supervision

### Knowledge and Skills

**Essential**

- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of symptom management and holistic needs assessments.
- Understanding of NHS England, National Cancer Programme- Achieving world-class Cancer Outcomes.
- An understanding of national policy and current issues affecting cancer, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, target therapies, radiotherapy and its management
- Knowledge of current guidance and management of patients with acute oncological needs.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Advanced assessment skills
- Leadership skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Able to manage clinical caseload

**Desirable**

- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of resource management
- Knowledge of Nurse Led Practice.
- Knowledge of Current management of patients with an acute oncological need

### Education and Training

**Essential**

- Nursing Degree
- RGN – level 1Teaching & Assessing Course
- Relevant specialist course
- Evidence of CPD

**Desirable**

- Master’s Degree in Oncology
- Management Course
- Clinical assessment course
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced communication Course

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- [macmillan acute oncology cns (pdf, 892.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10755808)

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