Nurse Consultant (Acute Oncology)

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 10.09.2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.09.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.09.26 (May change)

Lead the re-imagining of the Acute Oncology Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, including upskilling the existing workforce, establishing a new service model and workforce structure, and overseeing service transition as the Trust moves away from an oncology inpatient bed base in line with the Non Surgical Oncology (NSO) program.

Main duties of the job

Lead nursing and other non-medical practice across the Acute Oncology Service.Work with Matrons, Lead Cancer Nurse's (LCN) and clinical educators, supporting on educational development for nursing and the multi-professional workforce across the Acute Oncology Service.

• Where necessary in the absence of Matron or Deputy Nurse Director, provide operational support within the Oncology Service.
• Provide leadership advice and support on clinical governance issues, including clinical and non-clinical risk assessment and management.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please view both the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please view both the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
• Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
• Evidence of service improvement.
• Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
• Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
• Experience of writing business cases

Desirable

• Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
• Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
• Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
• Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Masters level post graduate education
• Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
• ENB 659 or equivalent - SLIP, 998
• Evidence of current CPD
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
• Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience in Oncology.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in acute oncology at an advanced level at a minimum of an 8a or above
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies including SACT competencies.
• Substantial leadership experience including direct line management at a minimum of band 7 level
• Evidence of service improvement.
• Evidence of named participation in published research, audit and service evaluation.
• Evidence of practice development and teaching experience
• Experience of writing business cases

Desirable

• Familiarity with SACT prescribing.
• Evidence of delivery of education at local, regional and national level.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision-making skills to autonomously deal with a complex workload.
• Understanding of the Acute Oncology Service within the wider Non-Surgical Oncology Program
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially sensitive ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient ability with conflict
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications.
• Knowledge of current issues effecting the provision of oncology care locally and nationally.
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Masters level post graduate education
• Recognised Management / leadership qualification or programme
• ENB 659 or equivalent - SLIP, 998
• Evidence of current CPD
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (NMP)
• Post registration qualification / education relevant to Acute Oncology

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

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