Job overview

Acute oncology services (AOS) strive to deliver continuous improvements in emergency and unplanned cancer care. AOS are renowned for their inter-professional working, improving communication between teams, providing timely expert advice, improving patient experience and cost savings through streamlining investigations, early discharge and admission avoidance.

Our AOS is led by Acute Oncology Advanced Practitioners (ACP/ AP) and supported by Oncologists from the regional cancer centre. While all oncology patients receive their cancer treatment elsewhere, many still receive their emergency treatment locally, and AOS support these patients through ensuring they are on the correct pathway, acting as the main liaison between ED, the admitting medical team and the Oncologist. 

The successful candidate should be passionate and eager to learn, with a desire to provide the highest level care to our patients,  and experience of assessing the unwell patient and/or Haematology/Oncology experience 

Main duties of the job

Acute Oncology at SWBH is predominately a front door facing service. The post holder will be expected to support the ACP in assessing and implementing care for patients that present unwell either due to their cancer or the cancer treatment. This could be in the emergency department or SDEC. The post holder will also be expected to review patients that are admitted and support the medical teams in providing excellent care. The Acute Oncology Service also liaise with the primary cancer team to ensure all teams are aware of relevant medical information.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. 

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.  

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.