Job overview

A proficient health care professional who provides expert evidence based practice and clinical expertise in a specialist area (Oncology / Haematological solid tumours) to patients experiencing complications of cancer treatment or disease progression. This role supports patients with cancer who are acutely unwell.

An experienced practitioner with decision-making autonomy, responsibility and accountability within agreed guidelines and protocols, who contributes to the leadership, development and supervision of others. The practitioner works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake triage of the patient after referral from medical colleagues across the Trust. You will advise and support clinical colleagues on the investigation, care, and management of this group of patients affording access to faster and better care of patients with complications of cancer (early recognition, better treatment, rapid referral to other specialist teams as appropriate including oncology and palliative care).

The acute oncology service supports newly diagnosed cancer patients and patients with a cancer of unknown primary and also are involved MUO patients.

You will work cross site and work independently as well as part of a team.

The post holder will be encouraged to collate and present service data at local and national meetings. They will be responsible along with the team for delivering and leading a comprehensive AOS within the Trust in line with the National Cancer Peer Review Programme (2011).

The Core competencies for AO teams are now defined and adopted nationally (links on Macmillan site) and all AO CNS's should be a level 3 AO practitioner and should evidence continuing professional development in AO to maintain their level 3 competency. Acute Oncology Passport is recommended as the GMCA and Pathway board lead

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.