Nurse Practitioner (Adjuvant Breast Cancer)

Closing date: 17 August 2026

Job summary
Ready to help shape the future of cancer care?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Nurse Practitioner to join our Specialist Cancer Services team and play a pivotal role in delivering a new Ribociclib treatment pathway.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a registered nurse with advanced clinical practice skills.
• Has excellent clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
• Enjoys innovation, service development and working collaboratively.
• Wants to help shape the future of cancer services.

This is more than a clinical role--it is an opportunity to lead, innovate and be part of an exciting new chapter in cancer care.

Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of service development, helping to transform patient experience, improve access to treatment and deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, treatment review, toxicity management and ongoing support for patients receiving Ribociclib, whilst helping to shape and develop this exciting new service.

What makes this role special?

• Lead and develop an innovative treatment pathway.
• Work autonomously within a supportive specialist cancer team.
• Influence service improvement, quality and patient experience.
• Develop advanced expertise in systemic anti-cancer treatment.
• Make a genuine difference to patients and families.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-1803-DIR
Job locations: Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 1SJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant master's degree in advanced Practice or recognised qualification.
• Degree in Nursing
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Desirable

• Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical skills
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
• Evidence of competence in autonomous assessment, clinical decision-making and patient management
• Experience of delivering training / education to others

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Experience of participation in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• Excellent presentation skills

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 1SJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Nurse Director Alison Mortimer, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com