Advance Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an Advance Nurse Practitioner specializing in Oncology. You will provide clinical expertise, manage patient assessments, and work autonomously within a high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate must hold a V300 certificate, Adult NMC PIN, and have significant experience in acute oncology settings. This role offers competitive benefits to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Support with travel costs

Discounted gym sessions

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP platform

Emotional wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing channels

Qualifications

• V300 Independent prescribing certificate required.
• Adult NMC PIN with no restrictions essential.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is necessary.
• Experience in acute oncology settings is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in advanced assessments within Oncology.
• Make clinical decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Manage acutely unwell adult patients independently.
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations.
• Support clinical governance activities.

Skills

V300 - Independent prescribing certificate

Adult Register NMC PIN

Able to evidence CPD

MSc Advance Clinical Practice

Experience working in acute oncology settings

ILS

Child & Adult Safeguarding certificate

Education

MSc Advance Clinical Practice

Adult Register NMC PIN

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Advance Nurse Practitioner - Oncology
Department: Oncology Services
Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, Kensington SW5 0TU
Contract: Permanent
Salary range: £Competitive
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

A superb time to join us at the Cromwell Hospital!

At Bupa, you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Building a career in Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

About The Cromwell Hospital

The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London serving UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality outpatient and inpatient healthcare. The hospital has 180 beds, 4 suites, 6 theatres, medical and surgical wards, cardiac centre, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and a dedicated day surgery unit.

Responsibilities

The Advance Nurse Practitioner will be a competent key member of staff within the Oncology Service, working in acute settings as an autonomous healthcare professional, who collaborates with the RMO’s, the Modern Matron, Nurse Specialists, and the wider MDT across the hospital.

• Provide clinical expertise in advanced assessments, diagnosing, treatment and evaluation of adult patients within our Oncology Ward and Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU), ensuring high quality, safe and efficient care in line with best clinical practice.
• Be a prescriber with V300 certification to prescribe.
• Work as an autonomous clinician with MSc in Advance Clinical Practice and substantial post-qualification experience in Oncology Nursing.
• Make clinical decisions in a high-pressured environment while maintaining patient safety and standards.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments including history-taking, physical examination, and diagnostic formulation.
• Manage acutely unwell adult patients independently within scope of practice.
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations, including pathology and radiological scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations.
• Prescribe and review medications for therapeutic effectiveness following evidence-based practice and local protocols.
• Formulate differential diagnoses, investigation and treatment plans, and escalate referrals as required.
• Facilitate patient admissions, transfers, and safe, timely discharges.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust care as needed.
• Round patients daily with the nursing team and MDT; report concerns to the named consultant.
• Work within competence and local guidelines to tailor care packages to patient needs.
• Support clinical governance activities, including audits, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for junior staff, nurses, and trainee ACPs.
• Contribute to development and implementation of clinical guidelines, pathways, and hospital protocols.
• Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous professional development.
• Maintain high standards and ensure monitoring and corrective actions in conjunction with the CQC.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• V300 - Independent prescribing certificate (essential)
• Adult Register NMC PIN - with no restrictions to practice (essential)
• Able to evidence CPD (essential)
• MSc Advance Clinical Practice (essential)
• Experience working in acute oncology settings (essential)
• ILS
• Child & Adult Safeguarding certificate

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Access to family mental health line
• Financial wellbeing channels
• Support for carers

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.