Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Do you aspire to make patient's cancer care experience a better one? Do you have extensive experience in Oncology Care? We have a new and exciting opp...
Substantial nursing experience in Breast Care or/and oncology nursing at band 6/7 is preferable. You will need to be flexible, reliable and patient focused. You will work closely with the consultant team in delivering patient centred care.
There is a requirement to work between both Derby and Burton sites, however theses posts are predominately RDH (Royal Derby Hospital) based.
The cancer Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for our patients and relatives.
Why don't you come and see what we do.
Closing date of applications: 3rd September 2026
Interview date: 17th September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements:
Essential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial post qualification experience
- Equivalent level of experience equivalent to a master within the speciality
- Significant demonstrable and recent experience of working within Oncology
- IT Literate
- Experience in teaching or supporting learners
Desirable
- Experience of audit
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communicates highly complex condition related, sensitive information to patients/ relatives and across the wider healthcare community
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
- Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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