Job summary
The Virtually Assessed Pathway clinic (VAP)is an award - winning service, unique to Velindre Cancer Centre. The post holder will be joining a small team of nurses and pharmacy technicians as one of the 7 Independent Prescribers who work within the VAP Service. 50% of their job plan will also be in face to face clinics working alongside the Consultant / medical team in their parent clinic. Each IP will be have 2 or 3 cancer sites within their scope of prescribing practice.
The VAP clinic is not just a pre SACT assessment clinic, we manage the patients' cancer pathway and as a result we become part of their journey. We maintain continuity of care and as a result we develop a relationship, assessing the patient before each cycle of treatment for months at a time.
The VAP clinic currently works with the following teams assessing and prescribing for patients on suitable regimens from the following cancer sites Colorectal / Breast / Urology / Gynae / Skin/ Hepatobiliary/ UGI /Lung .
A key aspect of the role includes working as part of site-specific teams in face to face clinics as an independent prescriber (IP) in the SACT pre assessment clinics. Experience in these cancer sites would be beneficial but is not essential.
This job plan will require approximately 80% Clinical and 20% clinic admin or focusing on the remaining practice pillars, leadership and management, education and research.
Main duties of the job
The VAP service is a virtual pre SACT assessment clinic, telephoning patients 2-3 days before each cycle of SACT is due, clinically assessing their fitness to proceed, interpreting the blood results and prescribing the SACT. The Pre SACT assessment is usually undertaken by a Band 5/6 very experienced Nurse or Pharmacy Technician and the IP prescribes based on that assessment.
Velindre Cancer Centre currently offers non-medical prescribing (NMP) clinics for all solid tumour sites and there will be opportunities within a wide range of specialties offering opportunities for development
- Work as an autonomous prescriber utilising clinical assessment, medication and diagnostic skills to provide and prescribe care and treatment for patient receiving anti-cancer therapies, within a pre-determined/agreed scope of practice
- Support the Virtual Assessment Patient Service as an independent prescriber
- Support education and development of other staff within scope of practice and ensure evidence-based use of medicines
- Provide expert clinical advice and work collaboratively with other health professionals
- Undertake service evaluation, improvement and audit
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Velindre Cancer Centre is a non-surgical tertiary centre treating patients with solid tumours, and it is our mission to deliver great care and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce which continues to grow and develop.
With our New Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) offering world-class NHS facility that delivers unrivalled care for cancer patients across southeast Wales. It will be an inspiring workplace for our dedicated staff to thrive and support internationally renowned cancer research and collaboration across the region. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.
For further information or informal visits please contact
Tej Quine . VAP Services Lead Nurse. tej.quine@wales.nhs.uk
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You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Velindre Cancer Centre is a non-surgical tertiary centre treating patients with solid tumours, and it is our mission to deliver great care and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce which continues to grow and develop.
With our New Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) offering world-class NHS facility that delivers unrivalled care for cancer patients across southeast Wales. It will be an inspiring workplace for our dedicated staff to thrive and support internationally renowned cancer research and collaboration across the region. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.
For further information or informal visits please contact
Tej Quine . VAP Services Lead Nurse. tej.quine@wales.nhs.uk
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You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Master Degree (or equivalent experience)
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Current NMC or HCP registration or Registered Pharmacist
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. oClinical assessment and formulation skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes and how they underpin care delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge of research/audit processes and application in practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Oncology/Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as a prescriber within cancer services
Skills and Attributes/ Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Master Degree (or equivalent experience)
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Current NMC or HCP registration or Registered Pharmacist
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level. oClinical assessment and formulation skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes and how they underpin care delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge of research/audit processes and application in practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Oncology/Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as a prescriber within cancer services
Skills and Attributes/ Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
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.
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.
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).
