Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Network Services Division as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner who will, whilst completed an academic Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice, develop the clinical skills, confidence and competence to deliver expert nursing care to Gynaecology Medical Oncology patients with advanced or relapsed disease. The Complex and Recurrent Gynaecology Oncology (CAReGO) service was developed in 2021 with the aim of streamlining and improving the clinical management and experience of patients with complex advanced gynaecological cancers, in particular, malignant bowel obstruction. The current team is led by a Medical Oncologist, and includes an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative/Supportive Care and Cancer Care Coordinator. This hybrid Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) post will work, on qualifying and a trainee with appropriate support, within the busy and dynamic CAReGO team and wider Gynaecological disease group across both the inpatient, ambulatory care, and outpatient settings.
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 oncology setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside, and under the supervision of, the CAReGO and Gynaecology Medical Oncology (GMO) Group to provide expert inpatient and outpatient care for the GMO team patients. On qualifying and as the individual progresses on the training they work on a rotational basis with our current Advanced Nurse Practitioner across the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The ACP will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, such as inpatient junior doctor teams, Medical Oncology Registrar, nutritional and dietetics, Salford Royal IFU, discharge planning, therapy and social workers, to ensure holistic, seamless care for this complex patient group. Liaison with community GPs, district nursing teams and community palliative care is an essential part of this role, to offer expert advice and support care planning, and enable patients to avoid the need for admission to the Christie and can maintain independence for as long as possible in their preferred place of care.
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 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 post holder will work with the CAReGO and Gynaecology Medical Oncology (GMO) Group to provide expert inpatient and outpatient care for the GMO team patients on a rotational basis with our current Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The ANP/ACP will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, such as inpatient junior doctor teams, Medical Oncology Registrar, nutritional and dietetics, Salford Royal IFU, discharge planning, therapy and social workers, to ensure holistic, seamless care for this complex patient group. Liaison with community GPs, district nursing teams and community palliative care is an essential part of this role, to offer expert advice and support care planning, and enable patients to avoid the need for admission to the Christie and can maintain independence for as long as possible in their preferred place of care. The post will comprise of 80% clinical, 20% non-clinical hours to allow for service development, audit and research and professional development opportunities within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
Plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service, in a flexible manner, ensuring that service provision meets the need of patients
To practice autonomously in the direct clinical management of patients from first presentation at the hospital, until discharge or death. Includes history-taking, systematic physical examination, and requisition and interpretation of appropriate clinical investigations. Formulation of clinical management plans and re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans a, recognising limitations and seeking senior medical support where appropriate
Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of oncology in order to enable collaboration with senior colleagues and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the CAReGO and Gynaecology Medical Oncology (GMO) Group to provide expert inpatient and outpatient care for the GMO team patients on a rotational basis with our current Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The ANP/ACP will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, such as inpatient junior doctor teams, Medical Oncology Registrar, nutritional and dietetics, Salford Royal IFU, discharge planning, therapy and social workers, to ensure holistic, seamless care for this complex patient group. Liaison with community GPs, district nursing teams and community palliative care is an essential part of this role, to offer expert advice and support care planning, and enable patients to avoid the need for admission to the Christie and can maintain independence for as long as possible in their preferred place of care. The post will comprise of 80% clinical, 20% non-clinical hours to allow for service development, audit and research and professional development opportunities within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
Plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service, in a flexible manner, ensuring that service provision meets the need of patients
To practice autonomously in the direct clinical management of patients from first presentation at the hospital, until discharge or death. Includes history-taking, systematic physical examination, and requisition and interpretation of appropriate clinical investigations. Formulation of clinical management plans and re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans a, recognising limitations and seeking senior medical support where appropriate
Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of oncology in order to enable collaboration with senior colleagues and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- Registered Health Care Professional with clinical responsibilities e.g., -Registered Nurse -Pharmacist -Paramedic -Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Teaching & Mentorship Course
- Evidence of prior, recent (within 5 years) learning at Level 6 (degree level) or Level 7 (Master's level)
- Advanced Communication Skills training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with some experience at Band 6 or higher
- Recent experience of working autonomously and as part of a team delivering clinical care to unwell patients
- Minimum 2 years' experience in oncology/cancer care
Desirable
- Recent experience of assessing and managing acute medical problems.
- Experience in the disease group e.g. gynaecological cancers
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
- 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- Registered Health Care Professional with clinical responsibilities e.g., -Registered Nurse -Pharmacist -Paramedic -Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Teaching & Mentorship Course
- Evidence of prior, recent (within 5 years) learning at Level 6 (degree level) or Level 7 (Master's level)
- Advanced Communication Skills training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with some experience at Band 6 or higher
- Recent experience of working autonomously and as part of a team delivering clinical care to unwell patients
- Minimum 2 years' experience in oncology/cancer care
Desirable
- Recent experience of assessing and managing acute medical problems.
- Experience in the disease group e.g. gynaecological cancers
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
- 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.
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.
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).
