Job summary
The
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is a cutting-edge role in the field of
advanced clinical practice which crosses professional boundaries, undertaking
traditional medical roles and leading inter-professional practice. It is a role
model of excellence in the delivery of holistic care to patients. On
qualification the ACP will be able to assess and treat the many varied clinical
cases; both acute and chronic. The post holder will demonstrate critical
thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process and is required to
deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of speciality
care. Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the
tACP demonstrates the knowledge and skills across the Four Pillars of Advanced
Practice. With support and supervision, the tACP exercises independent
judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the
clinical care and management of patients. During their training, the post
holder will develop and demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure
that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
The tACP will support service delivery and leader
Main duties of the job
The key function of the Acute Oncology Specialist Nurse is to assist with the delivery of a comprehensive acute
oncology service that will link together Oncology General Medicine and the
wider Chemotherapy and haematology services.You will work as part of the Acute
Oncology Team whilst completing your training providing clinical advice for
patients, Receiving oncology treatments e.g. Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy,
Monoclonal antibodies ,immunotherapies.
You will be responsible for Patients with newly diagnosed
primaries of unknown origin along with those with newly diagnosed metastases
requiring Oncology intervention (in liaison with tumour specific CNS)
You will care for and support patients who are experiencing
an oncological emergengcy and ensure they have the correct investigations and
procedures.
You will be part of the out of hours on call rota for
patients who are on SACT.
Act as the Oncology Specialist Nurse for patients with
primary cancers providing holistic assessment and co-ordinating the patients
journey through the diagnostic and treatment phase of the patients
journey. Referring where appropriate the
key worker role to Primary care and / or Palliative care.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver and participate in the clinical care of
patients attending the Trust under supervision from a qualified ACP/senior
clinician or designated lead.
You will Prioritise health needs and intervene
appropriately.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work
undertaken.
To practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy
and accountability that is within the Trusts policies and that of their
professional regulatory body.
Alongside your
academic progression and development, you will develop a portfolio of advanced
and comprehensive clinical skills, assessment based on a specialist body of
knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills evidenced at academic level 7.
Take responsibility for the management of patients within
own caseload and supervision/development of junior members of the
multi-professional team.
Be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic
tests and interpret the results.
The post holder will use collaborative and independent
judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and
evaluate clinical nursing/midwifery/AHP and medical care and management of
patients under the supervision of a qualified ACP/senior clinician or
designated lead
The tACP will
assist/lead in the on-going assessment, investigations, procedures, treatment
and management of patients in their speciality area.
The tACP works within the multidisciplinary team to develop
a portfolio of evidence of delivering advanced clinical skills and medical
practice, clinical leadership and providing clinical supervision/support and
structured teaching and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals
(including medical staff) to facilitate on-going education, training and
development.
To identify and intervene proactively where circumstances
contribute to an unsafe environment for patients, staff or relatives and
escalate these to the departmental risk lead and/or consultant leads for
clinical governance
To share knowledge and expertise, acting as an expert
resource to others across primary and secondary care, as appropriate.
Contribute to the development and improvement
of systems and processes that facilitate patient flow.
During their training, the post holder will develop and
demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice
is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and is a band 7 progressing to
8a upon completion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver and participate in the clinical care of
patients attending the Trust under supervision from a qualified ACP/senior
clinician or designated lead.
You will Prioritise health needs and intervene
appropriately.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work
undertaken.
To practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy
and accountability that is within the Trusts policies and that of their
professional regulatory body.
Alongside your
academic progression and development, you will develop a portfolio of advanced
and comprehensive clinical skills, assessment based on a specialist body of
knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills evidenced at academic level 7.
Take responsibility for the management of patients within
own caseload and supervision/development of junior members of the
multi-professional team.
Be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic
tests and interpret the results.
The post holder will use collaborative and independent
judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and
evaluate clinical nursing/midwifery/AHP and medical care and management of
patients under the supervision of a qualified ACP/senior clinician or
designated lead
The tACP will
assist/lead in the on-going assessment, investigations, procedures, treatment
and management of patients in their speciality area.
The tACP works within the multidisciplinary team to develop
a portfolio of evidence of delivering advanced clinical skills and medical
practice, clinical leadership and providing clinical supervision/support and
structured teaching and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals
(including medical staff) to facilitate on-going education, training and
development.
To identify and intervene proactively where circumstances
contribute to an unsafe environment for patients, staff or relatives and
escalate these to the departmental risk lead and/or consultant leads for
clinical governance
To share knowledge and expertise, acting as an expert
resource to others across primary and secondary care, as appropriate.
Contribute to the development and improvement
of systems and processes that facilitate patient flow.
During their training, the post holder will develop and
demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice
is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and is a band 7 progressing to
8a upon completion.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Chemotherapy management experience
- Excellent clinical skills including knowledge and management of central lines and chemotherapy administration
- Evidence of developing and implementing protocols and guidelines
- Sound knowledge of existing national guidelines and standards in chemotherapy
- Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service
- Ability to work at an advanced level of practice
- Advanced and effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Substantial post registration relevant experience SACT course
- Clinical practice development
- High degree of manual dexterity
- Ability to work strategically across the Trust and other organisations with a wide range of professionals
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly self motivated
- Confident
- Skills in identifying, designing and providing education, training and facilitate groups/workshops
- Professional credibility
- Assertive skills
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
Desirable
- Ability to provide education, complete research and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registration
- Teaching & Assessing Certificate
- Recognised Chemotherapy Theory and Practice competence
- Level 4 assessor for chemotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification.
- Previous experience as band 6.
Desirable
- Counselling Certificate
- Advanced communication skills course
- Clinical skills course
- Non medical prescriber
- Degree qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team player and also able to work autonomously to maximise service delivery
- Flexible, enthusiastic, innovative
- Advanced people/communication skills
- Approachable
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to carry tasks through to completion
- Keen to enhance the Chemotherapy Service
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Chemotherapy management experience
- Excellent clinical skills including knowledge and management of central lines and chemotherapy administration
- Evidence of developing and implementing protocols and guidelines
- Sound knowledge of existing national guidelines and standards in chemotherapy
- Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service
- Ability to work at an advanced level of practice
- Advanced and effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Substantial post registration relevant experience SACT course
- Clinical practice development
- High degree of manual dexterity
- Ability to work strategically across the Trust and other organisations with a wide range of professionals
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly self motivated
- Confident
- Skills in identifying, designing and providing education, training and facilitate groups/workshops
- Professional credibility
- Assertive skills
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
Desirable
- Ability to provide education, complete research and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registration
- Teaching & Assessing Certificate
- Recognised Chemotherapy Theory and Practice competence
- Level 4 assessor for chemotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification.
- Previous experience as band 6.
Desirable
- Counselling Certificate
- Advanced communication skills course
- Clinical skills course
- Non medical prescriber
- Degree qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team player and also able to work autonomously to maximise service delivery
- Flexible, enthusiastic, innovative
- Advanced people/communication skills
- Approachable
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to carry tasks through to completion
- Keen to enhance the Chemotherapy Service
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
