Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience and will have significant nursing / Allied Health Professional experience within the medical and oncology setting. They will be supported to complete their MSc in advanced clinical Practice, enabling them to work autonomously in the planning, assessment and delivery of care for this complex group of patients.

The candidate will need to have a high level of experience in acute care or oncology 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. Education and support are seen as a priority in this service, making it an excellent opportunity for developing advanced skills and gaining knowledge.

On completion of training, you will continue to be supported to become an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary team, offering support to both our nursing, AHP and junior medical colleagues.

The post holder will be expected to work over 5 days per week of which 15 hours will be dedicated to academic study. Upon qualifying the role will be split between the chosen specialty clinics and ORTC which can incorporate Weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant must be able to commence in post September 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Clinical Practice

1.0 Plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service, in a flexible manner, ensuring that service provision meets the need of patients.

1.1 Recognises and appropriately responds to limitations and gaps in knowledge seeking support where necessary. Demonstrates critical self-reflection, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, resilience, and openness to change.

1.2 Develops and undertakes advanced clinical skills in assessing and managing patients. This includes obtaining informed consent, history taking, screening, systematic clinical examination, requisition and interpretation of appropriate clinical investigations and formulation of clinical management plans.

1.3 Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of oncology to enable collaboration with senior colleagues and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

1.4 Use evidence-based research to support clinical decisions and management plans.

1.5 Prescribe within the capacity of non-medical prescribing, adhering to Trust policy and existing frameworks including first and subsequent cycles of SACT (as per Medicines Practice Operational Policy July 2010), unlicensed medication and drugs used within clinical trials as qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber. Prescribe appropriate blood products as per Trust policy.

1.9 Liaise with the wider inter-professional teams regarding the management of patients under their care.

1.10 Accept referrals from other health care professionals and refer patients directly to other specialties within the appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary care settings.

1.11 Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their significant others, this may include diagnosis, results of scans or other investigations, management options and prognosis.

1.12 Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and multi-professional resources, developing, maintaining and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.

1.13 Prepare accurate and concise records and reports, both verbal and written. Communicate with the patients referring specialist, GP and other community. and hospice-based services at regular intervals as appropriate.

1.14 Contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse incident reporting and the investigation and the management of complaints as appropriate

1.15 Involve patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion, illness prevention and self-management. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

1.16 Contribute to the coordination and effective management of the admission and discharge process as appropriate for disease group with reference to Bed Management Policy.

1.17 Perform clinical procedures safely according to defined protocols.

1.18 Develop patient specific information and ensure patients receive appropriate information, advice, and support in relation to their illness and treatment. Provide an environment that encourages patient centered involvement.

1.19 Be an active member of relevant Trust committees and groups contributing to developing/implementing local/national strategy.

1.20 Collaborate within the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and offer clinical support to colleagues within the SACT services, relating to individual patient management, health care delivery and strategic policy initiatives. Assist in the development of integrated patient pathways (e.g., NICE Guidance on Cancer Services, NHS Guidance etc).

1.21 Act as an expert resource and provide advice and support to ward/departmental areas and the wider community.

1.22 Demonstrate professionalism in terms of attitude, communication, and appearance at all times.

1.23 If appropriate to role in Research, adhere to ICH/GCP competence and commit to maintaining update ever 3 years.

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 Band 8A is subject to successful completion of the MSc Advanced clinical practice 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.
• 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

• 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
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).