Acute Oncology Clnical Nurse Specialist

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

Do you have an interest in Cancer Nursing?

Are you looking to develop your acute oncology knowledge and clinical skills in management of the unwell cancer patient?

Are you dedicated, passionate and motivated about providing excellent patient care?

Would you like to join an innovative nurse led service and dynamic team?

If the answer is yes to the questions above, then this post could be for you!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Acute Oncology Team at North Devon District Hospital working across 7 days.

The acute oncology service manages patients who present with complications of their Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), complications due to their disease process or patients who present with a new diagnosis of cancer as an inpatient.

AOS aim to provide:

• Faster and better care of patients with complications of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge)
• Faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral back to specialist oncology team, specialist palliative care team etc)
• Appropriate investigation of patients who might benefit from treatment for unknown primary cancers (targeted investigations, rapid triage of patients into specialist oncology or palliative care)
• Proactive delivery of preventative care to minimise the risks of the effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment.

Working Pattern: 8am - 6pm 7 days a week - Weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Pippa Solomon, Acute Oncology Team Lead on 01271 334464 or [e-mail] or Naomi Clatworthy, Acute Oncology Nurse Consultant on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary: Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-1367-10154
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 07 April, 2025
• Job Category: Nursing
• Staff Group: Nursing & Midwifery Registered