Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-F-7091867
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntington
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Lead Community Cancer Nurse - Huntingdon
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to lead our cancer nursing in the community team based within the Huntington area. The service operates from Hinchingbrooke Hospital and provides bespoke care to cancer patients in their own homes and local community. We are looking for a part time (30 hours per week) team leader who can support and develop the team as well as driving forward innovation and change.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
To line manage the cancer nursing in the community team within the Huntingdon area which comprises of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistant and a Team Administrator.
To drive innovation and change within the service.
To work closely with the team covering the Peterborough area and ensure strong team working and uniformity of practice.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification documents for any additional information.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership/Teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
- SACT Trained
Experience
Essential criteria
- Community Experience
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of cancer care and treatments
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit and research
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zara Ball
- Job title
- Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800874813
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