Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Day Case Unit/Acute Oncology Service)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative qualified ACP, to join our Specialised Cancer Services team providing expert clinical care across the Day Case Unit and Acute Oncology Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-quality oncology services across the Day Case Unit and Acute Oncology Team at WPH, improving patient outcomes across the South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire Cancer Alliance.

Job description

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

Qualifications

Essential

• (Band 7 & 8a) Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• (Band 7 & 8a) Intermediate life support qualification (ILS)
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• (Band 6) The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject. Alternatively, evidence of completion of pre-entry assessment at HEI or successful level 7 study will also be considered.

(Band 6) Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete

Desirable

• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
• (Band 6) Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
• (Band 6) Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)

Experience

Essential

• (Band 7 & 8a) Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP
• (Band 7 & 8a) 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 availabl
• (Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

(Band 7 & 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant)

(Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

(Band 6) Experience of delivering training / education to others

(Band 6) Relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)

(Band 6) Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• (Band 7 & 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• (Band 7 & 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent
• (Band ^ & 7) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• (Band 6& 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 7) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

(Band 7 & 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice

(Band 6, 7 & 8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection

(Band 6) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) 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
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• (band 6) Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed

Desirable

• (Band 7 & 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP

(Band 6) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management

(Band 6) Excellent presentation skills

(Band 6) Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations

(Band 6) Study of therapeutics/diagnostics

(Band 6) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans

Personal Qualities

Essential

• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Commitment to staff development and training
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• (Band 6, 7 & 8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

About the employer

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.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7 or 8a.