We are seeking to appoint two Oncology Advanced Clinical Practitioners to work across our SACT services. The post holders will provide expertise in their area of clinical practice, professional leadership and education in the field of Oncology.
We are currently looking to recruit Advanced Clinical Practitioners, with demonstrable experience in autonomous practice.
These new roles form part of our development of SACT services in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
If you haven't completed the full ACP programme, candidates will be supported to enrol on the ACP MSc programme and will be paid as a Band 7 until the course is complete.
You will be joining a forward-thinking and dedicated team where patient experience and excellence in care is our priority.
There is an opportunity for appropriately experienced nurses to join the team as a trainee, and applications will be considered from those with relevant experience and a desire to complete the MSc in Advanced Practice.
Main duties of the job
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will work at advanced level clinical practice, operating autonomously 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 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
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western NHS Trust
Marborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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