The closing date is 09 February 2026
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to appoint an Acute Oncology (AO) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our innovative, nurse-led Acute Oncology Service at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This 12-month fixed-term / secondment post will provide maternity cover across Whiston and St Helens Hospital sites, supporting both inpatient and ambulatory cancer pathways.
You will join a well-established and highly regarded team, providing expert guidance, and support to colleagues across the Trust to ensure high-quality, patient-centred cancer care. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and resilient nurse with strong communication and organisational skills, and experience in the care and management of cancer and cancer treatment-related complications.
Job responsibilities
- Main Duties
- Rotate between St Helens and Whiston Hospitals
- Support both inpatient and ambulatory oncology services
- Contribute to a service operating Monday to Friday (including bank holidays).
- Work collaboratively with medical oncology, hospital teams, and community services
- Deliver education to healthcare professionals across the Trust
- Contribute to service development and innovation
- Mentorship from the Lead Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Access to specialist training and professional development
- Opportunity to complete the National Acute Oncology Passport
- A supportive, forward-thinking MDT environment
- The chance to work in a nationally recognised and innovative service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent clinical experience
Desirable
- Post registration study in relevant Speciality Related Course
- Teaching qualification or relevant supervisory / mentorship experience
- Completed Macmillan Explore
- Communication skills training
- Completion of SACT passport/N59 or equivalent experience
- Completion of Acute Oncology Passport at level 1/2
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of caring for patients with a diagnosis of cancer
- Experience in caring for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy and assessment of toxicity
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of delivering education to staff and or patients
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnostic tests and investigations, interpretation of results and take actions as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of line management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Committed to ongoing personal development
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).