# Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/oncology-advanced-nurse-practitioner/c248033d-6d03-4dfc-a3d3-5fb9644493bb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/oncology-advanced-nurse-practitioner/c248033d-6d03-4dfc-a3d3-5fb9644493bb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T15:12:17.407Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_On_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Oncology/Oncology-v8109607 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8109607?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner . You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with confirmed cancer. Working autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role involves managing complex oncology presentations, monitoring treatment toxicities, prescribing appropriate therapies, and providing holistic support. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes. Applicants must be NMC registered and hold (or be working towards) a Master’s level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing. Substantial oncology experience and strong clinical decision-making skills are essential. There will be a requirement to work across - Royal Stoke and County. **Applicants who do not fully meet the essential criteria but can demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and the potential to develop into the position may be considered for appointment to a developmental ACP post. Successful candidates would be supported through a development programme to achieve the required competencies and qualifications within a specified timeframe.** ### Main duties of the job Provide advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management for oncology patients. Manage oncology-related symptoms and treatment toxicities. Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with the MDT. Independently prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice and local policies. Conduct oncology review clinics, follow-up appointments, and treatment assessment clinics. Provide holistic care, addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients and their families. Offer education and advice to patients and carers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-management strategies. Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support clinical decision-making and coordinated care planning. Identify and respond to oncological emergencies and acute patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and referrals. Ensure safe and effective care transitions across hospital, outpatient, and community services. Contribute to service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives within oncology services. Support education, mentorship, and supervision of nursing staff, students, and junior colleagues. Engage in continuous professional development, research, and implementation of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level - Advanced clinical practice MSc qualification - Independent Prescriber - NMC Registration - Experience and/or qualifications in Oncology **Desirable** - Quality Improvement qualification - Improving together ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation - Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives - Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach - Acts to support and enable effective teamwork ### Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience **Essential** - Experience of delivering training programmes & presentations to various levels of staff. - Good influencing and networking skills - Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions **Desirable** - Broad experience of project work and managing projects in a complex multi system environment ## Documents - [job pack (pdf, 723.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409691) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007) ## 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.