Job summary
These exciting new posts combine working within a speciality as a key member of the clinical team and providing acute care to patients in the oncology treatment centre at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The postholders will spend much of their time, working within a defined speciality, in the outpatient setting and participating in Ward Rounds, and will spend up to 2 days/week working on ORTC providing medical cover to ensure to safe and timely delivery of treatments, and supporting the nursing team to care for acutely unwell patients presenting on the unit.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience and will have significant nursing experience within the medical and/or oncology setting. They will be supported to complete their Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, enabling them to work autonomously in the planning and delivery of care for this complex group of patients.
The candidates will need to have a high level of experience in acute care and/or oncology nursing at band 6 or above and have a sound clinical knowledge, whilst also demonstrating managerial and leadership abilities. The successful candidate will be supported to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice with the support and guidance from medical colleagues and senior ACPs. The post holders will be expected to work over 5 days per week of which 15 hours will be dedicated to academic study and be able to commence in post September 2023.
Main duties of the job
o Provide clinical assessment and support to the care and treatment of a diverse caseload of patients requiring oncology input.o Demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with HPB & NET/Lung/Renal malignancies.o Provide medical support to the chemotherapy unit (Oak Road Treatment Centre) at The Christie Foundation Trust.o Request investigations, make appropriate referrals and maintain relevant clinical records.o Non-medical prescribing is fundamental in supporting this role.o Provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service.o Work alongside the medical and nursing teams, maintaining good communication and collaboration between the various multidisciplinary teams.o To be a highly visible and approachable role model, ensuring that best practice is disseminated throughout the clinical areas.o Demonstrate a high commitment to leadership, management, education and research.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist centre around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner is a skilled practitioner who, demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients. They will formulate clinical decisions and complex treatment plans to manage acute and chronic illness and will respond to actual and potential health problems appropriately. Non-Medical prescribing, strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of the role.
The postholder will have a role in the clinical assessment of patients attending the hospital, working autonomously to assess the clinical situation, determining a working diagnosis, commencing initial treatment and appropriate supportive management. They will oversee the management of patients on outpatient treatment pathways and those attending for anti-systemic cancer therapy, identifying issues and altering treatment plans in line with consultant colleagues. They will order investigations, make appropriate/ timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records. They will work alongside medical colleagues maintaining good communication and collaboration between the various multidisciplinary teams. Evidence based care will be inherent in their practice, ensuring that best practice is disseminated throughout the clinical areas.
Whilst a trainee the postholder will attend an academic programme of learning and is required to successfully complete all academic modules within an agreed period of time (flexibility will be shown as appropriate). Alongside the academic learning is a requirement to complete clinical practice hours as defined by the University. The trainee will be assigned a clinical mentor for the duration of the programme and the trainee will have regular progress meetings with the mentor and line manager to assess progress and proactively support the trainee to overcome challenges and barriers to successful completion of the programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner is a skilled practitioner who, demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients. They will formulate clinical decisions and complex treatment plans to manage acute and chronic illness and will respond to actual and potential health problems appropriately. Non-Medical prescribing, strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of the role.
The postholder will have a role in the clinical assessment of patients attending the hospital, working autonomously to assess the clinical situation, determining a working diagnosis, commencing initial treatment and appropriate supportive management. They will oversee the management of patients on outpatient treatment pathways and those attending for anti-systemic cancer therapy, identifying issues and altering treatment plans in line with consultant colleagues. They will order investigations, make appropriate/ timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records. They will work alongside medical colleagues maintaining good communication and collaboration between the various multidisciplinary teams. Evidence based care will be inherent in their practice, ensuring that best practice is disseminated throughout the clinical areas.
Whilst a trainee the postholder will attend an academic programme of learning and is required to successfully complete all academic modules within an agreed period of time (flexibility will be shown as appropriate). Alongside the academic learning is a requirement to complete clinical practice hours as defined by the University. The trainee will be assigned a clinical mentor for the duration of the programme and the trainee will have regular progress meetings with the mentor and line manager to assess progress and proactively support the trainee to overcome challenges and barriers to successful completion of the programme.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional with clinical responsibilities e.g., Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Paramedic, Physiotherapist (This list is not exhaustive)
- First degree (of standard required to access MSc. in Advanced Clinical Practice)
- Progression to B8A is subject to successful completion of the Master's programme (which includes clinical practice hours as defined by the University) and agreement of the clinical mentor & line manager.
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Evidence of prior, recent (within 5 years) learning at Level 6 (degree level) or Level 7 (Master's level)
- Teaching & Mentorship Course
- Advanced Communication Skills training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with some experience at Band 6 or higher
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team delivering clinical care to unwell patients
- Minimum 2 years' experience in oncology/cancer care and/or acute medical care
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and managing acute medical problems
- Experience in the disease group e.g. lung/respiratory, renal medicine, Hepato-biliary pancreato/Neuroendocrine tumours
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written and verbal
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Ability to work across professional boundaries e.g., experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy/ unpredictable workload
- Well-developed IT skills/ word processing/ data collection/ internet skills
Desirable
- Leadership and Management skills
- Innovative and motivated
- Ability to think strategically in relation to long-term service development
- Presentation skills
- Reflective practitioner
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to use research findings in clinical practice
- Knowledge of national standards and policy that inform best practice (for example: NICE/ Department of Health guidelines).
- Appreciate the accountability associated with advanced clinical roles
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with research and audit
- Experience of policy and procedure writing
- Understanding of the Modernisation agenda and NHS structures
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Committed to professional development
- Confidence to adapt to an evolving and changing service
- Committed and flexible with shift patterns and availability
- Ability to travel across sites regularly
- Ability to balance clinical and academic work throughout the duration of the Master's programme (this will require hours beyond contracted hours - 37.5)
Desirable
- Calm and conscientious nature
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional with clinical responsibilities e.g., Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Paramedic, Physiotherapist (This list is not exhaustive)
- First degree (of standard required to access MSc. in Advanced Clinical Practice)
- Progression to B8A is subject to successful completion of the Master's programme (which includes clinical practice hours as defined by the University) and agreement of the clinical mentor & line manager.
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Evidence of prior, recent (within 5 years) learning at Level 6 (degree level) or Level 7 (Master's level)
- Teaching & Mentorship Course
- Advanced Communication Skills training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with some experience at Band 6 or higher
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team delivering clinical care to unwell patients
- Minimum 2 years' experience in oncology/cancer care and/or acute medical care
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and managing acute medical problems
- Experience in the disease group e.g. lung/respiratory, renal medicine, Hepato-biliary pancreato/Neuroendocrine tumours
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written and verbal
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Ability to work across professional boundaries e.g., experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy/ unpredictable workload
- Well-developed IT skills/ word processing/ data collection/ internet skills
Desirable
- Leadership and Management skills
- Innovative and motivated
- Ability to think strategically in relation to long-term service development
- Presentation skills
- Reflective practitioner
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to use research findings in clinical practice
- Knowledge of national standards and policy that inform best practice (for example: NICE/ Department of Health guidelines).
- Appreciate the accountability associated with advanced clinical roles
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with research and audit
- Experience of policy and procedure writing
- Understanding of the Modernisation agenda and NHS structures
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Committed to professional development
- Confidence to adapt to an evolving and changing service
- Committed and flexible with shift patterns and availability
- Ability to travel across sites regularly
- Ability to balance clinical and academic work throughout the duration of the Master's programme (this will require hours beyond contracted hours - 37.5)
Desirable
- Calm and conscientious nature
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).
