Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Oncology/Acute Oncology

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for our Oncology Service. This is a new role and we are committed to developing our ACP workforce within Cancer Services

The role will work alongside the established Oncology and Acute Oncology team, comprising of Consultant Medical and Clinical Oncology Consultants, acute oncology CNS team and an Advanced Practitioner. The team work closely with colleagues from the tertiary centre in Leeds enabling the best treatment and care for our patients.

You will be a registered ACP with a specific interest and extensive clinical experience in oncology. You will also provide support to the Acute Oncology team, providing clinical expertise and advice and supporting the AO CNS team. Applicants who are within 6 months of qualification are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role will be to provide expert advanced clinical practice, leadership and collaborative working, research delivery and education to staff and patients independently across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The post holder will be a clinical expert practicing autonomously as an advanced practitioner within oncology to provide patient centred care. They will be required to deliver independent assessment, clinical examination, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment including independent prescribing.

The post holders will provide inpatient advice and support to medical teams and ward staff for patients with oncological conditions and develop strong professional relationships to ensure safe, good quality care for patients.

The post holders will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of the oncology service.

The post holders will provide a range of education and learning strategies to meet the needs of health care professionals providing care and treatment for patients with oncological malignancies across the organisation.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-2086R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will practice within the four pillars of the Advanced Practitioner role:

Delivering expert, advanced clinical practice

Developing self and others through education

Leadership and collaborative practice

Improving quality and developing practice

Please see attached Job description and specification for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will practice within the four pillars of the Advanced Practitioner role:

Delivering expert, advanced clinical practice

Developing self and others through education

Leadership and collaborative practice

Improving quality and developing practice

Please see attached Job description and specification for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Degree in relevant health care related subject
MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
Demonstrate relevant clinical and managerial experience
Experience of audit and/or research
Teaching and assessment experience in clinical practice
Independent Prescriber
Post-registration qualification in autonomous / specialist/ advanced assessment practice

Desirable

Attainment of relevant modules studied at master's level Leadership modules
ILS/ALS

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Degree in relevant health care related subject
MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
Demonstrate relevant clinical and managerial experience
Experience of audit and/or research
Teaching and assessment experience in clinical practice
Independent Prescriber
Post-registration qualification in autonomous / specialist/ advanced assessment practice

Desirable

Attainment of relevant modules studied at master's level Leadership modules
ILS/ALS

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 (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).