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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent: Cross Site
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
374-LL0045
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Cross Site
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/09/2025 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Acute Oncology Nurse/ Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for an Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner has arisen to join our passionate and forward thinking Acute Oncology team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Acute Oncology Service is an essential interface between acute,  community services and oncology, supporting personalised care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance. 

The team works collaboratively across the trust and as part of the multi disciplinary team made up of oncologists, radiologists, histologists, physician associates, clinical nurse specialists and inpatient teams.

Our current projected goals are to enhance the immunotherapy toxicity service and to provide more Acute Oncology fast track clinics.

This position is cross site, however the post holder will have a designated base.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate and larger teams participating in the assessment, diagnostic testing and management of acute cancer patients while promoting the acute oncology service. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the acutely unwell oncology patient.

You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and where possible averting hospital admissions.

To support the lead acute oncology nurse practitioner in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources. 

The Acute Oncology Service provides specialist advice to health professionals across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for patients who present with acute symptoms, related to their treatment or cancer and patients who present as an emergency with a suspected but undiagnosed cancer.

Working for our organisation

 

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

 

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Level 1 Registration
  • Educated to degree level
  • Mentorship
  • Supplementary prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake)
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
  • Nurse Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of three years post-registration experience
  • Experience of venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable criteria
  • Two years in Oncology at band 6 or above
  • Previous experience in taking part in research and audit
  • Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related speciality
  • Experience of administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to deal with stressful situations
  • Expert in nurse led practice
  • Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
  • Excellent teaching and training skills
  • Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
  • Teaching skills
Desirable criteria
  • Reporting writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent managerial & leadership

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkSilver Award 2024 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elaine Crosby-Jones
Job title
Lead Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 131 4500
Additional information

Contact telephone number: 0300 131 4500 Ext. 772985

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