Advanced Clinical Practitioner

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

NHS Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Acute Oncology Service in Whitehaven. The role involves autonomous clinical assessment and management of acute oncology presentations within a developing cancer pathway.

The ACP will work across ED, AMU, wards and ambulatory areas, supporting early diagnosis, MDT collaboration, and rapid treatment planning, with a focus on reducing avoidable admissions and improving patient

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare practitioner with 5 years post-education experience in cancer/acute medicine or surgery.
• Advanced clinical assessment and autonomous practice.
• Ability to lead and contribute to audits, education and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute oncology presentations.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively across Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, wards and ambulatory settings.
• Identify oncological emergencies (e.g., neutropenic sepsis) and coordinate investigations and referrals.
• Lead and participate in audits, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area Acute Oncology Service - 201095 Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5) Job ref 262-A-26-8050036-A

Site Cross site cover Town Whitehaven Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

This innovative role sits within a developing and integrated cancer pathway, where the post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients presenting with oncological emergencies, complications of systemic anti-cancer treatments, and patients on the Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO) and Non-Site-Specific (NSS) cancer pathways.

Working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, the ACP will provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management across acute and ambulatory care settings, supporting early cancer diagnosis and improving patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute oncology presentations

Work autonomously and collaboratively across Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, wards, outpatient areas, and ambulatory settings

Support early identification and management of oncological emergencies (e.g. neutropenic sepsis, spinal cord compression)

Play a key role in the assessment, investigation and coordination of patients referred via MUO and Non-Site-Specific (NSS) cancer pathways, ensuring timely diagnostics and onward referral

Work closely with site-specific MDTs, diagnostics, and cancer services to facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment planning

Deliver evidence-based care and contribute to reducing avoidable admissions and improving patient flow

Prescribe independently (or work towards independent prescribing) in line with Trust policies

Act as a clinical expert resource for colleagues across the Trust

Contribute to education, training and development of staff within acute, oncology, and urgent care services

Lead and participate in audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives, particularly in relation to early diagnosis pathways (MUO/NSS)

Ensure safe, effective communication with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare practitioner with 5 years post education experience in either Cancer/acute medicine or surgery
• Educated to Master’s degree level or willingness to undertake as part of their role in AOS
• Proven Leadership skills
• ALS provider/ instructor

Knowledge and Experience

• Professional knowledge acquired through masters/degree/diploma
• Experience of mentoring and developing staff
• Evidence of management skills gained through theoretical knowledge or experience
• Experience of mentoring and developing staff
• Experience in acute medicine or surgery
• Experience managing critically ill or unwell patients

skills and aptitude

• Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
• Prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
• Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
• Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, the public and staff by using negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
• Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, the public and staff by using negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
• Works with the consultants and junior doctors in ensuring awareness of junior doctor numbers, reporting appropriately where deficits are noted
• Liaise with consultants/senior team members in organising work
• Ensure awareness of consultant plans for their client groups and communicate plans to junior medical staff for their completion where the ACP is unable to complete
• Contribute to policy and practice changes
• Participate in audits and research within own clinical area , use the results of research to inform own clinical practice

Other requirements

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.