Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Trainee / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic and expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional to develop advanced clinical skills in the delivery and management of patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
The post holder will work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment and will be required to work flexibly across sites and delivery units in Velindre, Prince Charles and Nevill Hall.
If you are applying for this role as a Trainee band 7 ACP, Annex 21 will be applied. The candidate will be offered 65% of the salary in year one, 70% in year 2 and 75% in year 3. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate progress through the VUNHST ACP ratification process once fully qualified and be awarded their advanced title.
Main duties of the job
- Safe and effective delivery of SACT treatments in line with national and local protocols
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including treatment toxicity reviews
- Support treatment planning and clinical decision-making under supervision (trainee) or independently (ACP)
- Provide education, advice, and support to patients and their families
- Participate in nurse-led/ACP clinics and service development initiatives
- Contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement projects
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 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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.
https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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Other
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification.
Experience
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification.
Skills and Attributes
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
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- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification.
Other
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
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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).
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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).
