Advanced Clinical Practitioner (or Trainee)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

7/1/2025

Candidates who have already completed ACP training (completed an accredited Advanced Practice MSc Programme):

We have exciting opportunities to join the Oncology teams delivering advanced clinical care to patients with cancers within disease groups gynaecology, cutaneous (skin) lymphoma and lung. We are aiming to recruit individuals who have completed a MSc in advanced practice and who are able to work as an autonomous practitioner, however, we will consider applications from individuals who wish to undergo a 2 years training Masters degree.

The trained Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) post holder will work within the busy and dynamic teams within the outpatient settings alongside disease group specialists including medical consultants, junior doctors, clinical nurse specialists and AHPs.

Candidates Interested In Applying As a Trainee ACP

Individuals who applied for the trainee ACP posts (The Christie Hospital) in April/May this year need not re-apply.

• Trainees will develop skills in providing acute care and support to the Oak Road Treatment Centre and SACT services at The Christie Foundation Trust.
• During their training, 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 will incorporate weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant must be able to commence in post September 2025.
• Provide clinical assessment and support to the care and treatment of a diverse caseload of patients requiring oncology input.
• Demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with cancer.
• Demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge and skills in the acute care and management of patients receiving SACT.
• Provide clinical support to the chemotherapy unit (Oak Road Treatment Centre) at The Christie Foundation Trust and other services within SACT.
• Request investigations, procedures and make appropriate referrals maintaining relevant clinical records.
• Non-Medical prescribing is fundamental in supporting this role
• Clinical examination skills are essential for this role
• Provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the specific disease group and SACT services.
• Work alongside the medical, AHP and nursing teams, maintaining good communication and collaboration between the various multidisciplinary teams.
• To be a highly visible and approachable role model, ensuring that best practice is disseminated throughout the clinical areas.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Clinical practice, Education, Leadership and Management, and Research
  
  

Trained (or trainee) Advanced Clinical Practitioner – multiple posts – full and part-time (trained only)

Disease groups including gynaecology, cutaneous (skin) lymphoma and lung.

For trainees: B7 with progression to B8a upon successful completion of Advanced Clinical Practice training.

For trained ACPs: band 8a

Lung Cancer (22.5Hrs) – applications invited from trained ACPs only

Cutaneous (skin) lymphoma (30Hrs) – applications invited from trained ACPs only

Gynae-oncology (Full time (37.5Hrs) – applications invited from trained ACPs or those with interest in a trainee ACP post, willing to undertake a 2 years Masters programme.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Halkyard Job title: Lead nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 446 3000

To learn more about positions in specialities of interest, please speak to:

Gynae clinical oncology: Clare Donaldson (AP in gynae oncology) - [email protected]

Lung: Emma Halkyard (ANP in lung oncology) - [email protected]

Cutaneous Lymphoma: Dr Christina Hague [email protected]

For general enquiries, contact: Mrs Emma Halkyard [email protected] or [email protected]