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Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist
Role summary
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The Macmillan Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist provides expert nursing care for patients with cancer who become acutely unwell, supporting assessment, treatment, symptom management, admission avoidance and coordinated discharge. The role typically requires a registered adult nurse qualification, current UK NMC registration, substantial oncology or acute nursing experience, and evidence of continuing professional development. Candidates should have strong clinical assessment and communication skills, confidence working across multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to support patients and families during difficult circumstances. The post also involves education, service development, audit and adherence to safeguarding, medicines management, infection control and NHS policies. Compassion, resilience, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work independently are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust provides acute hospital and community healthcare services to people across Dartford, Gravesham and surrounding areas in Kent. Its main hospitals include Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford and Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup, alongside community services and outpatient facilities. The Trust delivers emergency care, medical and surgical treatment, maternity services, cancer care, diagnostics and specialist services. As an NHS organisation, it is committed to safe, inclusive and patient-centred care, while supporting research, education and workforce development. Staff work within multidisciplinary teams and benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements and professional development opportunities. The Trust serves a diverse population and works closely with local authorities, primary care providers and other healthcare organisations to improve outcomes and patient experience.