Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, with demonstrable experienced in autonomous practice, to work across our SACT services. The post holder will provide expertise in their area of clinical practice, professional leadership and education in the field of Oncology
Thisnew roleforms part of our development of SACT services in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
You will be joining a forward thinking and dedicated team where patient experience and excellence in care is our priority.
Main duties of the job
As part of a multi - professional team the post holder will work at advanced level clinical practice, operatingautonomously and practicing collaboratively whilst demonstrating accountability and self-direction in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
The post holder will be a clinical leader in their sphere of practice over a predefined period, enabling innovative solutions to the care and experience of practice. The post holder will ultimately demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning in order to provide a differential diagnosis.
The post holder will be able to work within a high-pressured environment.The post holder will have knowledge and skills within oncology diseases and treatments, within a specified area, enabling them to undertake advanced practice supported by a clinical supervisor. Additional skills and knowledge will be attained within their specialist area enabling the post holder to review patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with a lead role in Immunotherapy treatments.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take responsibility to autonomously manage patients, utilising specialist skills and knowledge as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to manage patients undergoing SACT in all clinical environments.
- Will have skills and knowledge to be able to assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods including history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health needs assessment.To use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an in-depth assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, formulate, communicate, implement, and evaluate management plans.
- To use a diverse range of knowledge to become competent in evidence based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication (where legally allowed) and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- To promote value-based decision making, critically evaluating and appropriately applying, their knowledge and skills in a person-centered way, challenging predetermined protocols or workplace imperatives where necessary.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take responsibility to autonomously manage patients, utilising specialist skills and knowledge as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to manage patients undergoing SACT in all clinical environments.
- Will have skills and knowledge to be able to assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods including history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health needs assessment.To use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an in-depth assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, formulate, communicate, implement, and evaluate management plans.
- To use a diverse range of knowledge to become competent in evidence based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication (where legally allowed) and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- To promote value-based decision making, critically evaluating and appropriately applying, their knowledge and skills in a person-centered way, challenging predetermined protocols or workplace imperatives where necessary.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Psychological Level 2 training
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- IRMER Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialty at band 7 or above
- Demonstrable understanding of current issues within cancer nursing
- Involvement of codesign with patients in service development
- Clear and demonstrable evidence, at a senior level, of competent practice in the management of patients undergoing SACT
Desirable
- Evidence of research, either individual or as part of the team
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in clinical field
- Highly developed, specialist clinical skills required for area of work
- Proven ability to manage and deliver complex and changing workload, which will include the need to resolve conflicting priorities within tight timescales
- Evidenced clinical judgement and advanced decision making in current practice
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Psychological Level 2 training
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- IRMER Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in specialty at band 7 or above
- Demonstrable understanding of current issues within cancer nursing
- Involvement of codesign with patients in service development
- Clear and demonstrable evidence, at a senior level, of competent practice in the management of patients undergoing SACT
Desirable
- Evidence of research, either individual or as part of the team
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in clinical field
- Highly developed, specialist clinical skills required for area of work
- Proven ability to manage and deliver complex and changing workload, which will include the need to resolve conflicting priorities within tight timescales
- Evidenced clinical judgement and advanced decision making in current practice
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
