Job summary The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within Acute Oncology Service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within Acute Oncology Service to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, history taking, examination, synthesising information gathered and using clinical reasoning to diagnose and formulate a shared management/personalised care/support plan within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate. The post holder will ensure that patients presenting with metastatic malignancy of unknown origin and Suspicion of Cancer (SOC) have access to rapid expert oncology input to avoid unnecessary, inappropriate investigations; are discussed in MDT; and receive rapid treatment for their disease and/or symptom control decisions. The post holder will be expected to monitor the impact of the Acute Oncology Service, using a number of key metrics including length of stay. This will be of a demonstrably high standard; and will influence patient care through expert clinical practice, management, leadership, education research, audit and professional activities. Main duties of the job Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within acute oncology, managing a caseload of patients and delivering individualised direct patient care. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients presenting with complications of cancer, treatment or new diagnoses of cancer. Appropriately advise the admitting team about treating patients, resulting in the safe management. Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referrals. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Work within and across multi-professional teams and draw on the expertise of all members Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per the acute oncology guidelines and scope of practice. Within the scope of practice and clinical competence request diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care. Utilise scope of practice to undertake a Non-Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient speciality group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1816 Job locations Trustide London W2 1NY Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential NMC registration and degree in related subjects A post registration qualification(s) in area of practice Cancer Desirable MSc or MA in related specialiy Quality improvement training Experience Essential Experience of working as nurse practitioner Experience of teaching and assessing others Desirable Experience of leading and managing others Research experience Skills/abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and part of a team Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills Desirable Ability to lead and influence change Ability to design and deliver education programmes Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential NMC registration and degree in related subjects A post registration qualification(s) in area of practice Cancer Desirable MSc or MA in related specialiy Quality improvement training Experience Essential Experience of working as nurse practitioner Experience of teaching and assessing others Desirable Experience of leading and managing others Research experience Skills/abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and part of a team Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills Desirable Ability to lead and influence change Ability to design and deliver education programmes 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Trustide London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)