About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Haematology / Oncology Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals trust as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).
The tACP in Acute Oncology will support the medical and nursing teams in the management of Haematology and Oncology patients and will undertake reviews of patients within the Acute Oncology Assessment Bay, chemotherapy units and outlier wards. They will provide support for the Haematology and Oncology medical teams working across county, working to agreed protocols and guidelines ensuring an efficient, effective and patient-focused service. They will also support the Lead ACP in developing the Acute oncology service at Worcestershire Hospitals NHS Trust as part of the 10-year Cancer plan.
The applicant must be willing to undertake a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice and have experience with SACT and qualifications in health assessment and non-medical prescribing in haematology and oncology.
If you are interested in this post, we are happy to arrange informal visits. For further details/informal visits please contact Alison Jones Acute Oncology ACP/Service Lead: [email protected] Tel 01905 763333 bleep 627 or Mob: 07808912966
Main duties of the job
The post holder will practice autonomously as a trainee advanced practitioner within the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) to provide patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the AOS.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the AO Service, providing advice, education, and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
Support the AOS Lead ACP in the responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues
The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient, effective, and patient-focused service ensuring safe referral and discharge of patients as appropriate.
Deputise for the Lead Nurse for the Acute Oncology Service, this includes the nurse practitioners, Acute Oncology Helpline and In-reach Services across the two Acute sites (Worcestershire Royal Hospital and The Alexandra Hospital, Redditch).
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work autonomously as a trainee Advanced Practitioner within the speciality, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.
Support the AOS Lead ACP in the development and expansion of the AOS Advanced and Nurse Clinical Practitioner Service within the specialist area with management responsibility for additional team members.
A knowledgeable tACP, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
Provide and maintain expert knowledge and practice in venepuncture, cannulation, central venous devices, chemotherapy drugs and biological therapies.
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; chemotherapy reviews and assessments; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct.
Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always.
Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
Contribute to specialist forums and National initiatives.
Identify areas for nursing research, sources of funding and initiate research projects.
Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events relating to Acute Oncology emergencies requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
Provide reports to the Service Lead as requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Healthcare Professional [e.g., Nurse, Pharmacist, Allied Health Professional] with relevant regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC). Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) Health assessment qualification
Desirable
Working towards Masters degree in advanced Practice or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in specialist field. Acute Oncology Course / education
Skills / Knowledge Essential
Evidence of assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills. Ability to manage complex patient presentations. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
Desirable
Advanced procedural skills or specialty-specific interventions
Leadership & Management Essential
Demonstrated leadership in clinical or service development Ability to mentor, supervise, and support colleagues Experience contributing to governance, audit, and quality improvement.
Desirable
Understanding of clinical governance issues Evidence of critical appraisal skills
Education & Training Essential
Ability to deliver education and training to staff, students, and peers Supporting workforce development and CPD.
Desirable
Understanding of clinical governance issues Evidence of critical appraisal skills
Research & Evidence-based Practice Essential
Understanding and application of research, audit, and service evaluation Ability to appraise and implement evidence into practice
Desirable
Advanced communication skills training
Communication Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Desirable
Advanced communication skills training
Experience Essential
Evidence of managing complex patients care autonomously. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex conversations. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of advanced practice and acute oncology best practice guidance and treatment pathways.
Desirable
Experience in Oncology and haematology service development or project leadership Significant proven knowledge and experience in the speciality Experience in research, audit, or service evaluation projects.
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.
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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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)