Job summary The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit to the role of Advanced Care Practitioner for Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary and to join its Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and cover a seven day service. We are looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to expand our AOS service and to improve the service offering to our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development and expansion of the service, to lead on a new model of care and to provide education and leadership to the tumour site teams as well as urgent care and ward based staff. Main duties of the job We are seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to lead the provision of the clinical management of patients that present to the hospital who are unwell as a result of their cancer, side effects of their cancer treatment or have a new diagnosis of cancer in conjunction with the Clinical Lead for Acute Oncology. This also includes the management of those patients that present with a cancer of unknown primary. These posts will be pivotal to the development, promotion, and delivery of a new service model. The ongoing education of colleagues at all levels will also be a central component. The post holders will apply high levels of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. They should also possess advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-B-6297-B Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities The post holders will work across all 4 pillars of advanced practice: - Clinical practice- leadership and Management- education and research. Key responsibilities: To provide care for presenting patients in an emergency setting acting as liaison and expert in oncology acting within their professional boundaries. To undertake initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and development of treatment plan in conjunction with the clinical lead. To advise urgent care, tumour site and ward based clinical and nursing colleagues on the management of acute oncology patients. To facilitate the development of skills and knowledge for other staff, supporting specific educational and developmental needs to meet service requirements. Job description Job responsibilities The post holders will work across all 4 pillars of advanced practice: - Clinical practice- leadership and Management- education and research. Key responsibilities: To provide care for presenting patients in an emergency setting acting as liaison and expert in oncology acting within their professional boundaries. To undertake initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and development of treatment plan in conjunction with the clinical lead. To advise urgent care, tumour site and ward based clinical and nursing colleagues on the management of acute oncology patients. To facilitate the development of skills and knowledge for other staff, supporting specific educational and developmental needs to meet service requirements. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registration with relevant professional body Post graduate qualification in cancer care, acute medicine or equivalent experience MSC in Advanced Practice Non-medical prescribing course Mentorship qualification Advanced life support qualification. Advanced communication qualification. Post registration experience at senior level (band 7). Desirable Chemotherapy/SACT training. Knowledge Essential Advanced level of knowledge in the management of patients presenting with Acute Oncology related problems. Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality. Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice Understand, encourage, and support clinical supervision Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management. Knowledge of infection control issues. Experience Essential Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner and within a relevant specialty Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff. Evidence of involvement in change management Evidence of multiprofessional working Experience in participation in service development and implementation of change. Evidence of ongoing CPD Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registration with relevant professional body Post graduate qualification in cancer care, acute medicine or equivalent experience MSC in Advanced Practice Non-medical prescribing course Mentorship qualification Advanced life support qualification. Advanced communication qualification. Post registration experience at senior level (band 7). Desirable Chemotherapy/SACT training. Knowledge Essential Advanced level of knowledge in the management of patients presenting with Acute Oncology related problems. Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality. Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice Understand, encourage, and support clinical supervision Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management. Knowledge of infection control issues. Experience Essential Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner and within a relevant specialty Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff. Evidence of involvement in change management Evidence of multiprofessional working Experience in participation in service development and implementation of change. Evidence of ongoing CPD 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)