Specialist Practitioner | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Headington, OX3 7LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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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 motivatedBand 6 Specialist Practitionerto join our innovative, nurse-ledOncology and Haematology Triage Team

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 theOUH 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 theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.

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 undertakeLevel 7 study in Advanced Clinical Assessment and History Taking.

• Training on the UK Oncology Nursing Society(UKONS)assessment tool.

• Accessto leadershipand professional development programmes.

• Involvement inQuality Improvement projectsthat shape future services.

• Opportunities to attend regional and nationalconferences.

• Participation inAcute 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026

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