MacMillan Neuroendocrine (NET) & Neuro Oncology Advanced CNS

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Job Summary

The NET/Neuro CNS is a key worker role and an autonomous practitioner with the freedom to influence patient care and service provision. They exercise judgement, discretion and decision‑making and have independent nurse prescribing responsibilities. The post holder ensures delivery of high‑quality, clinically effective care, prioritises research in everyday practice, and supports the primary carer with necessary skills and knowledge. They promote best practice, deliver coordinated quality cancer care, and work across organisations and professional boundaries to promote an integrated approach.

Main Duties of the Job

• Promote and ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, developing close partnerships and productive working relationships with key individuals and groups.
• Act as a role model providing mentorship and/or clinical supervision to other staff/learners, supporting them in applying theory to practice.
• Actively contribute to developing sound multidisciplinary relationships and contribute to the MDT discussion.
• Communicate complex information about specific clinical conditions and their consequences to patients and carers, ensuring they understand the condition and treatment options so they can be equal partners in care decisions.
• Manage complex/sensitive situations using effective communication and negotiation skills, overcoming hostility where necessary.
• Demonstrate an understanding of group development and intervene appropriately to optimise team working.
• Support the development of specialist knowledge and skills for all staff groups in your area; identify learning needs and plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified needs.
• Provide and receive complex information regarding the planning of care, advising others regarding care.
• Maintain detailed records of care in accordance with local and national guidelines.

About Us

Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. The team offers opportunities to develop both clinical and professional skills, supporting learning and development. The Cancer service team provides flexible working opportunities, NHS benefits, generous annual leave entitlement, pension, NHS discount schemes and health & wellbeing services.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro‑rated
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 13 months
Working pattern: Part‑time, flexible working, home or remote working
Reference number: 388-7464811-PC&S
Job locations: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Job location trust: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse – NMC registered
• Advanced communications skills
• SACT registered RN
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the same or a Cancer CNS role

• Non‑medical prescriber
• Coaching qualification/experience
• Leadership/management or supervisory qualification
• Research & development experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Submission for Disclosure and Barring Service is required as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk