The skin cancer team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated band 8a Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work with the team for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave. The service is based at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool although some clinical commitments will be between our other site in the Wirral.
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of this patient group. They should be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills, organisational and multi-tasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced working environment. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to support, teach, develop and educate others and possess good leadership skills. They should be able to work autonomously and as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to maintain and deliver a high quality of care.
Main duties of the job
They will practice the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice:
1. Advanced Clinical Practice
2. Facilitation of Education and Learning
3. Leadership
4. Evidence, Research and Development
They will:
* Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
* Order investigations and prescribe medications within the capacity of non-medical prescribing.
* Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and clients.
* Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.
* Provide clear leadership and direction to support both the medical and nursing teams acting as a role model for the Trust, presenting a positive image to patients and staff.
* Critically engage in research activity, adhering to good research practice guidance, so that evidence-based strategies are developed and applied to enhance quality, safety, productivity and value for money.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
* Kind
* Empowered
* Responsible
* Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice/ACP
* Non Medical prescribing qualification with portfolio supporting attainment of competency
* Recognised Leadership qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Advanced Communications Skills training
* Recognised Teaching qualification
* Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
* Advanced Life Support qualification (only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
* IO needle insertion (Only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
Desirable
* Research Qualification
* Psychological skills training Level 2 or above
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within cancer care
* Broad and advanced knowledge of pathophysiology
* Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
* Knowledge of national standards, policies and working knowledge of clinical governance
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice.
* In-depth specialist experience within specialist field
* Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to admission and discharge
Desirable
* Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and oncology treatment induced side effects
Experience
Essential
* Experience of writing policies and procedures
* Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets, change initiatives and service improvement
* Extensive post-registration experience with recent experience at a senior level
* Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
* Experience of participation in research and audit
* Leadership and mentoring skills to energise the team and motivate individuals
* Ability to influence and develop clinical services
* Demonstrates current knowledge of professional and NHS issues and the implication for clinical environment
* Enthusiasm and drive to improve practice through education and training
* Committed to continuing professional development of self and others
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65, Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
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