Job requirements
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Essential
28 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
- Skills
Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
- Skills
Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
- Skills
Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
- Skills
Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
- Skills
Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.
- Values
We are one team
- Values
We care
- Values
We value people
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge
Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
- Knowledge
Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.
- Experience
Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
- Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
- Experience
Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
- Experience
Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
- Experience
Evidence of service improvement.
- Experience
Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
- Experience
Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
- Experience
Experience of writing business cases
- Qualifications
Registered General Nurse
- Qualifications
Masters level post graduate education
- Qualifications
Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
- Qualifications
ENB 659 or equivalent – SLIP, 998
- Qualifications
Evidence of current CPD
- Qualifications
Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
- Qualifications
Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.
- Experience
Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
- Experience
Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.
Job overview
Closing Date: 10.09.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.09.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.09.26 (May change)
Lead the re‑imagining of the Acute Oncology Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, including upskilling the existing workforce, establishing a new service model and workforce structure, and overseeing service transition as the Trust moves away from an oncology inpatient bed base in line with the Non Surgical Oncology (NSO) program.
Main duties of the job
Lead nursing and other non-medical practice across the Acute Oncology Service. Work with Matrons, Lead Cancer Nurse’s (LCN) and clinical educators, supporting on educational development for nursing and the multi-professional workforce across the Acute Oncology Service.
- Where necessary in the absence of Matron or Deputy Nurse Director, provide operational support within the Oncology Service.
- Provide leadership advice and support on clinical governance issues, including clinical and non-clinical risk assessment and management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please view both the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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This advert is for Nurse Consultant (Acute Oncology) with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent: 37.5 hours. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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