Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to join the SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) team as a Specialist Practitioner (Advanced).
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.
We are looking for nurses who have experience of working autonomously in a hospital setting and running nurse led clinics. Ideally you would have completed your history taking, physical assessment and non-medical prescribing course however we would not exclude aspiring nurses who would like to be part of this team. As a trainee you could start as a Band 6 and be supported to complete these courses as part of your pathway.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for further details.
The SACT Specialist Practitioner team are an integral part of many site-specific teams so you would need to have excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team as well as autonomously.
Cancer Care is a compassionate, dynamic and high-profile care group which covers a wide range of specialties from treatments for patients with cancer (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy) to a Regional Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
We are the Regional Primary Treatment Centre for Teenagers and Young Adults with cancer. Our inpatient services are provided in six ward areas totalling 113 beds including an Acute Oncology Service that provides care for those patients needing acute assessment and triage. There are two day case units for providing day treatments in an ambulatory setting. In addition to our onsite units, SACT is provided in outreach locations. The outpatient clinics are provided in a number of locations across the trust including joint clinics with other specialties.
Cancer Care works with other peripheral cancer units at Hampshire Hospitals, Salisbury, IOW and the Channel Islands. Cancer Care also hosts the Trust wide Hospital Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care services.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Capable of attaining Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master’s degree or equivalence within relevant speciality within 2 years.
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice including SACT passport
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Capable of completing all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience within relevant speciality
Desirable criteria
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Team leadership role
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
