Job summary Velindre Cancer Service is delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the Sarcoma, Site Specific team. We are looking for a qualified or trainee ACP with recent experience in oncology or palliative care. We can support a training and development opportunity, providing you are on the Masters pathway as a trainee ACP or able to undertake the essentials of advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, planning care and prescribing. If you are applying for this role as a Trainee band 7 ACP role, there will be an opportunity for the right candidate to progress to the ACP at 8a level once fully qualified and successful completion of the VUNHST ACP ratification process (Annex 21 could be applied). In this role the successful applicant will work alongside the existing site-specific team. There will be close liaison with the regional South Wales Sarcoma teams and the Teenage Cancer Unit at the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. As part of the role you will provide: Clinical assessment using advanced knowledge and clinical skills. Provide diagnoses both differentiated and undifferentiated patients, and develop management plans for optimal care. Participate in research related to area of practice provide and education/mentorship to a multi-professional audience within the University Health Board and in Higher Education settings. Main duties of the job On a daily basis the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will provide clinical assessment and management to patients.The post holder will support research/use information systems, lead, and participate in relevant research within practice as well as demonstrate an understanding of research methodology,Provides specialist education and training to other staff, students, patients and carers The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £61,412 a year 7/8a (7 if trainee 8a if fully qualified as an ACP) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 120-NMR755-0325 Job locations Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road, Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TL Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Professional registration (NMC,HCPC) In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience Specialist knowledge of patient pathways. Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice. In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role). In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role) Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio. Experience Essential Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area. Experience in staff management and professional development Experience in audit, QIP and research processes Experience in leading change in clinical practice Experience of teaching multi-professional staff Skills and Attributes Essential Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting. Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience. Other Essential Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation. Able to work hours flexibly. Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Professional registration (NMC,HCPC) In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience Specialist knowledge of patient pathways. Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice. In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role). In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role) Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio. Experience Essential Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area. Experience in staff management and professional development Experience in audit, QIP and research processes Experience in leading change in clinical practice Experience of teaching multi-professional staff Skills and Attributes Essential Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting. Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience. Other Essential Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation. Able to work hours flexibly. Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh 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). 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. 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). 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 Velindre University NHS Trust Address Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road, Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TL Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)