Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Provide clinical expertise in Oncology by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers. Act as a resource, assess, contribute and deliver education to patients/carers, medical, nursing, AHP and social care colleagues, and students including primary and community care teams. Participate in the co - ordination of Oncological patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patients care pathway. Assist in the review and development of the Oncology service, reflecting the needs of the patients. Liaise with other members of the Multi - Disciplinary Teams (MDT), inpatient wards, outpatient departments and primary care, including GPs and Community Nurses. Monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, leading the development of practice through research.
Act as a key worker using specialist nursing skills and knowledge to holistically assess, plan care, evaluate needs and interventions for patients with confirmed cancer, undergoing curative or palliative oncological treatments.
The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for supporting a caseload of patients, acting as an advocate.
Holistically assess and plan care for patients with complex needs, planning, evaluating, co - ordinating and communicating care.
Work autonomously alongside members of the MDT, using evidence based learning., + Provide a holistic, patient focused service for Oncology patients following their diagnosis, throughout their systemic anti - cancer treatments (SACT).
+ Ensure that the patients are seen within the recommended time scales and required targets..
+ Maintain clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and administration of IV medications/ SACT.
+ Provide education, advice and clinical support to members of the MDT caring for Oncology patients receiving SACT.
+ Monitor investigations and results, initiating further assessment of their treatment pathway as required..
+ Obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.
+ Work closely with the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, Oncology Consultants, Lead Chemotherapy Nurse, Head of Nursing and Service/Occupational Manager.
+ Act as the patient's advocate during treatment choices.
+ Work within codes of practice, professional guidelines, NICE guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
+ Participate in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
+ Engage in complex conversations with patients, their relatives and carers. Taking into account learning needs and mental capacity.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too., Everyone within the Trust has or will shortly need to have a minimum level of skill for computer literacy for their day-to day- work as we become more digitally mature. Therefore all staff shoulld be computer literate.
Team QEH are one of the most research-active organisations for our size in the UK, recruiting 2,188 in 20/21 and ranked 10/16 in the Eastern Region. We have a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio of clinical studies and also recognised as one of the fastest trusts in the country from set up to recruitment.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:
+ Flexible working opportunities
+ Free counselling service
+ NHS Pension scheme
+ Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access

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  + Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri-Menopause or Menopause
  + Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include: Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.
  We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.