Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated , innovative qualified ACP to join our Specialised Cancer Services Team and contribute to the development of our adjuvant breast cancer service.
We are seeking an inspirational, influential leader who is confident, dynamic and visible and has significant experience working as an ACP within a non-surgical oncology setting and is committed to working to completion of the ACCEND ACP framework. Working with department managers and wider teams the individual will be required to ensure that clinical quality standards are consistently achieved and maintained.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for nursing, be a role model who demonstrates the Trust values. As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider MDT. They will also provide leadership and mentorship to support the development of the wider nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a member of the team leading and delivering this exciting new service along with Consultant oncologists, Advanced Clinical Pharmacists and other ACP's.
Experience of working in Oncology independently assessing patients' suitability for systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) and subsequently prescribing SACT, particularly within Breast Cancer is also desirable.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The individual will join a team of Nurse ACP's delivering SACT treatment across the South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire Cancer Alliance Region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS)
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP working in an Oncology setting
- Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
- Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
- Experience and understanding of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
Desirable
- Evidence of leading on implementing strategic priorities into practice
- Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses, and activity for others
- Experience of leading on change management or service improvement activity
- Experience of SACT prescribing in breast cancer pathways
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students/ colleagues/ external providers
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
Desirable
- Knowledge of various methods/theory of education delivery e.g., technology enhanced learning, simulation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Commitment to staff development and training
- Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS)
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP working in an Oncology setting
- Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
- Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
- Experience and understanding of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
Desirable
- Evidence of leading on implementing strategic priorities into practice
- Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses, and activity for others
- Experience of leading on change management or service improvement activity
- Experience of SACT prescribing in breast cancer pathways
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students/ colleagues/ external providers
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
Desirable
- Knowledge of various methods/theory of education delivery e.g., technology enhanced learning, simulation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Commitment to staff development and training
- Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
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).
