Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Oncology

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner specializing in Oncology. The role involves managing patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies, providing leadership and expertise, and innovating in clinical practice. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in advanced clinical practice, relevant nursing qualifications, and significant experience in cancer nursing. The position offers a fixed-term contract and aims to bridge acute care and oncology services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in specialty at band 7 or above.
• Evidence of innovative and change management practices.
• Evidence of audit and actioned outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and instigate diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement management and treatment protocols.

Skills

Patient management

Autonomous practice

Clinical judgement

Advanced communication skills

Education

Master's degree in advanced clinical practice

Diploma or Degree General or Adult Nursing

Level 1 Registered Nurse NMC

Registered Non‑Medical Prescriber

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Oncology

The closing date is 31 December 2025

We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, with demonstrable experience in autonomous practice, to work across our SACT services. The post holder will provide expertise in their area of clinical practice, professional leadership and education in the field of Oncology. You will be joining a forward‑thinking and dedicated team where patient experience and excellence in care is our priority.

Job summary

FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 36 MONTHS. The role supports development of SACT services bridging the gap between acute care and oncology services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Applicants must demonstrate innovation in practice to improve patient outcomes, with experience managing cancer‑related complications and acute complex conditions.

Main duties of the job

As part of a multi‑professional team the post holder will work at advanced level clinical practice, operating autonomously and collaboratively whilst demonstrating accountability and self‑direction in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.

The post holder will be a clinical leader, enabling innovative solutions to the care and experience of practice. They will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning to provide a differential diagnosis.

The post holder will work within a high‑pressured environment and manage patients receiving Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies (SACT) with a lead role in managing patients experiencing complications of Immuno‑Oncology treatments. Additional skills will be attained within the specialist area.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will autonomously manage patients undergoing SACT in all clinical environments and will:

• Assess individuals and families using person‑centred approaches and a range of assessment methods including history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Apply advanced clinical‑reasoning skills to conduct comprehensive assessments, instigate and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop both working and differential diagnoses.
• Formulate, communicate, implement, and evaluate management plans.
• Use evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, including prescribing medication where legally allowed and actively monitoring effectiveness.
• Promote value‑based clinical decision‑making, critically evaluating and applying knowledge in a person‑centred way.
• Develop and implement local and network‑wide management and treatment protocols and pathways, challenging predetermined protocols or workplace imperatives where necessary.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree General or Adult Nursing
• Level 1 Registered Nurse NMC
• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice
• Registered Non‑Medical Prescriber
• Oncology/Hematology qualification or equivalent
• Leadership qualification
• SACT qualification or equivalent experience
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Psychological level 2 training
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• Research in practice
• Coaching techniques
• Quality improvement training
• IRMER certificate
• Acute Oncology qualification

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in specialty at band 7 or above
• Demonstrable understanding of current issues within cancer nursing
• Involvement in codesign with patients in service development
• Clear evidence of competent practice in management of patients undergoing SACT
• Evidence of multi‑professional, inter‑agency, cross‑boundary working
• Evidence of innovative and change management practices
• Evidence of audit and actioned outcomes
• Experience of running nurse‑led clinics
• Clear leadership and management experience
• Evidence of educational programmes and staff development
• Experience working within other sectors of the NHS and cancer networks

Desirable Experience

• Evidence of research, individual or team
• Evidence of service users’ advocacy and complaints resolution
• Evidence of publication
• Risk Management & incident investigation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospital

Marborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

£55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata