Cancer Services Lead Nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year: Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. Job overview An exciting opportunity has emerged for an outstanding nursing leader to join as the Lead Nurse for Cancer at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

In this role, you will be responsible for upholding and advancing clinical standards as outlined in the NHS Cancer Quality Standards, including the National Cancer Waiting Times Standards and the Cancer Outcomes Framework. You will support matrons, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, allied health professionals (including ACPs), and support workers across diverse specialities such as oncology, haematology, cancer performance, and outpatients, ensuring adherence to evidence‑based practices and NICE guidance for cancer care. Your focus will be on ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and voices of both patients and staff are prioritised, in line with the NHS Cancer Patient Experience Survey standards.

We seek an innovative, inclusive leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring confidence and commitment to continuous improvement in clinical practice. You will contribute to the Trust’s quality objectives and drive achievement of high standards of care within the Care group, as prescribed by the NHS England Quality and Safety Standards for cancer services. Autonomy, compassionate professional advice, and a flexible, visible, and responsive approach are essential.

Main duties of the job As Lead Nurse for Cancer, you will report directly to the Director of Nursing for Specialist Clinical Services and collaborate closely with the Care group leadership team. Your primary responsibilities will include: Serving as a pivotal member of the management team to facilitate the delivery of outstanding cancer services, ensuring alignment with divisional objectives, targets, quality standards, regulatory controls, and resource limitations as outlined in business plans. Supporting and advising matrons, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, allied health professionals (including ACPs), and support workers within oncology, haematology, cancer performance, and outpatient services, ensuring adherence to evidence‑based practices and NICE guidance for cancer care.

Championing the safety, wellbeing, and voices of patients and staff, in line with the NHS Cancer Patient Experience Survey standards and the Trust’s quality objectives. Providing visible, compassionate leadership and expert professional advice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Care group. Ensuring governance and assurance mechanisms are robust, and operational management is effective, maintaining compliance with NHS Cancer Standards and best practice guidelines.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Person specification EXPERIENCE Comprehensive knowledge of NHS policy and strategy specifically in relation to cancer services Evidence of policy guidance development Experience of senior leadership across the organisation Examples of strategy development Evidence of working and association with an education provider to enhance the profession Evidence of participating in regional, national and international networks SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Expert knowledge of current cancer nurse practice Ability to think strategically/ horizon scan Evidence of quality improvement examples Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Highly developed facilitation skills Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships across all disciplines Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information Self‑motivation with the ability to prioritise, plan and deliver with minimum support and intervention Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION S & TRAINING NMC registration Masters in relevant field PG Cert or equivalent teaching qualification Degree in Cancer or equivalent Leadership and management qualification PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr