Specialist Practitioner Headington

Job summary

Looking for your next career challenge?

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a role that’s varied, rewarding and makes a real difference every single day?

Do you thrive in an acute environment, enjoy autonomous decision-making, and want to develop advanced clinical skills while supporting patients through some of their most challenging moments?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Practitioner to join our innovative, nurse-led Oncology and Haematology Triage Team

Main duties of the job

Our service provides specialist telephone triage, clinical assessment and urgent support for oncology and haematology patients seven days a week. We play a key role in the early recognition and management of treatment-related complications and oncological emergencies.

Working across both the telephone triage service and the Triage Assessment Area, you will assess and support patients, helping determine the most appropriate pathway of care, whether that is self‑management, urgent review or hospital admission.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will encounter a wide range of acute oncology and haematology presentations and can develop advanced assessment, decision‑making and leadership skills.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 321-SW-8084432-B6-EXT
• Job locations: Churchill Hospital
  Old Road
  Headington
  OX3 7LE
  United Kingdom

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and eager to continue developing professionally.

You will have experience working in an acute care setting and caring for oncology and/or haematology patients. You should be able to demonstrate excellent clinical assessment skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to patient deterioration.

You will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Show compassion and a commitment to outstanding patient care.
• Be enthusiastic about learning, innovation and service improvement.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• A highly varied role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Opportunities to undertake Level 7 study in Advanced Clinical Assessment and History Taking.
• Training on the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) assessment tool.
• Access to leadership and professional development programmes.
• Involvement in Quality Improvement projects that shape future services.
• Opportunities to attend regional and national conferences.
• Participation in Acute Oncology education days, teaching and service development initiatives.
• Exposure to a wide range of specialist oncology and haematology presentations.
• The chance to make a real difference to the experience and outcomes of patients affected by cancer.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge, inspire and develop you whilst allowing you to make a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of acute oncology and haematology care.

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

• Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
• Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience (cancer/haematology)
• Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio

Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
• Able to support, mentor and supervise others

Values

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.

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).

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager, Oncology and Haematology Triage

Hannah Voller

hannah.voller@ouh.nhs.uk

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