About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Gynaecological Clinical Oncology service. This key role focuses on delivering high-quality on-treatment and follow-up clinics, providing autonomous, patient-centred care within a specialist multidisciplinary team.You will be a dynamic and forward-thinking clinician with advanced practice experience in oncology, motivated to drive service improvement in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. The role includes optimising outpatient pathways, enhancing continuity of care, and supporting personalised follow-up models for women with gynaecological cancers.We are looking for an ANP who embraces innovation and digital health, including virtual clinics and remote monitoring, to modernise care delivery and improve access.This is a unique opportunity to lead change and shape the future of gynaecological oncology services at one of the world's leading cancer centres.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gynae-oncology will integrate into the gynaecology team ensuring the following tasks and responsibilities are consistently met to a high standard:
Routine management of clinical-oncology in-patient and out-patient areas, in collaboration with the medical team. Follow-up care post completion of primary treatment Advanced clinical assessment, initiation of care and treatment, and monitoring of disease progression and efficacy of treatment. Act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff Play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust and as a potential member of a range of trust patient experience/ quality/process improvement project groups.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Routine management of clinical-oncology in-patient and out-patient areas, in collaboration with the medical team. Follow-up care post completion of primary treatment To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within national gynaecological cancer guidelines, Royal Marsden Trust policies and NMC Codes of Conduct. Prescribe medication as appropriate for your relevant scope of practice. To act as clinical expert both outside and within the Trust. This will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to others To deal with highly complex, sensitive information and be able to communicate this information in a professional but compassionate manner to patients and families To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge of the gynae-oncology speciality which is evidence based and aiming to achieve a best practice principle. To take responsibility for monitoring ones own SCOPE of professional practice in order to demonstrate competence.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
First level registration First level degree in relevant specialty MSc or actively working towards in relevant subject Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience Evidence of continued professional development Post Registration qualification in cancer nursing Non-medical prescribing qualification Advanced physical assessment qualification
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience in surgery, e.g., experience as an ANP or CNS preferably with gynaecology/oncology experience
Desirable
Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings Pelvic examination
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Experience in a specialist gynaecology or oncology nursing role Evidence of good leadership qualities, including delegation and co-ordination of teams The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information Presentation skills Ability to innovate and respond to change Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members Experience and ability to manage conflict situations Advanced computer literacy
Desirable
Experience of disseminating work through presentation / publication
Other Essential
Ability to work regular clinical shifts Flexibility to meet services needs Flexibility of working hours
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.
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)