Job summary We are pleased to invite applications to join a well-established Nurse led Acute Oncology 7-day service (AOS). This vacancy is for a part time (WTE 0.6 or 22.5 hours/week) AOS CNS posts. This post is to support both Frimley Park and Wexham Park hospital site AOS cover and will include weekend and bank holiday working. AOS support cancer patients who attend as emergency admissions due to cancer related or treatment related complications. AOS CNSs play a significant role in ensuring cancer patients experience excellent care and support across Frimley Health by providing expert advice and linking with treating oncology teams. Candidates must have minimum 3 years of experience working in cancer care at Band 6 level. Main duties of the job We are looking for an innovative nurse who is highly motivated to improve practice for acute oncology. To provide specialist support and advice to patients with Primary Brain cancer and Cancer of unknown primary acting as their Keyworker alongside the incumbent AOS team. You will oversee and co-ordinate services and personalise the cancer pathway for these patients from pre- diagnosis to aftercare. You will support the AOS Lead Nurse with the Vague symptoms/Non-specific (NSS) but concerning symptoms of cancer clinic and Incidental findings clinic for early investigation and diagnosis of malignancy. Acute Oncology CNSs provide a cross site 7-day service for oncology patients attending hospital as an emergency admission in Frimley Park and Wexham Park hospitals. The AOS team also support Vague symptoms/Non-specific (NSS) by triaging referrals from GPs across the patch for patients presenting with non-specific but concerning symptoms to improve early diagnosis of cancer Working independently and autonomously with support from the wider multi-disciplinary team including oncologists, cancer CNSs, acute medical physicians and HCP across A&E and in-patient wards. With a minimum experience of 3 years working at band 6 level.The post holder should have experience working with cancer patients and be willing to work towards advanced physical assessment and non-medical prescribing.Supporting the audit and reporting of national minimum data set for AOS/MSCC. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 151-SF59 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Road Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Degree in Nursing Oncology or Cancer Care qualification Evidence of continuous professional training Desirable Communication Skills training completed Non Medical Prescribing Physical assessment training qualification Acute Oncology Passport Level 2 completion Competences Essential Good time management and prioritisation skills Ability to work independently and within a team Good verbal and written communication skills IT proficient Desirable Audit and research experience Report writing experience Experience Essential Recent experience working in cancer clinical services Experience in training and education of clinical staff Understanding FDS and CWT directive Understanding Cancer Long Term plan Desirable Experience of running nurse led clinics Team management experience Experience triaging patients NSS/CUP Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Degree in Nursing Oncology or Cancer Care qualification Evidence of continuous professional training Desirable Communication Skills training completed Non Medical Prescribing Physical assessment training qualification Acute Oncology Passport Level 2 completion Competences Essential Good time management and prioritisation skills Ability to work independently and within a team Good verbal and written communication skills IT proficient Desirable Audit and research experience Report writing experience Experience Essential Recent experience working in cancer clinical services Experience in training and education of clinical staff Understanding FDS and CWT directive Understanding Cancer Long Term plan Desirable Experience of running nurse led clinics Team management experience Experience triaging patients NSS/CUP 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Road Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)