Lead Acute Oncology Nurse

Lead Acute Oncology Nurse

The closing date is 12 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to take on a Band 7 senior leadership role in the Acute Oncology team. The post holder will be responsible for leading the nursing team in the delivery of the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in Scarborough Hospital, and will also lead on Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP).

We would welcome applications from experienced staff who have a strong acute or cancer background and who are excited to learn, problem solve, nurture good relationships and continue the development of an interesting and vital service for our patients.

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

The post holder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the service, providing management and professional leadership for the nursing team.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard.

They will provide specialist advice, supervision and support developing pathways, protocols and guidelines and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

They will need to develop interdepartmental relationships and have excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement.

Managing the administrative and financial aspects of the service, the post holder will also ensure cost effective use of resources.

Trust Information Pack:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Teaching and assessing skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of change management

• Experience at Band 6 or equivalent, within acute and/or cancer settings.

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust