Advanced Clinical Practitioner Oncology Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient care within oncology services. This position allows you to operate autonomously, utilizing your advanced clinical skills to manage patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy. You will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, developing differential diagnoses, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. This innovative firm prioritizes patient experience and excellence in care, providing a collaborative environment where your expertise can lead to impactful changes in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in oncology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in autonomous practice within oncology.
• Ability to assess patients using various assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy autonomously.
• Conduct in-depth assessments and develop management plans.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Oncology Knowledge

Clinical Judgement

Diagnostic Reasoning

Person-Centred Approaches

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Qualification

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit 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.

This new role forms part of our development of SACT services in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will be joining a forward-thinking and dedicated team where patient experience and excellence in care is our priority.

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

The post holder will be a clinical leader in their sphere of practice over a predefined period, enabling innovative solutions to the care and experience of practice. The post holder will ultimately demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning in order to provide a differential diagnosis.

The post holder will be able to work within a high-pressured environment. The post holder will have knowledge and skills within oncology diseases and treatments, within a specified area, enabling them to undertake advanced practice supported by a clinical supervisor. Additional skills and knowledge will be attained within their specialist area enabling the post holder to review patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with a lead role in Immunotherapy treatments.

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

1. To take responsibility to autonomously manage patients, utilising specialist skills and knowledge as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to manage patients undergoing SACT in all clinical environments.
2. Will have skills and knowledge to be able to assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods including history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health needs assessment.
3. To use their clinical-reasoning skills to undertake an in-depth assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, formulate, communicate, implement, and evaluate management plans.
4. To use a diverse range of knowledge to become competent in evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication (where legally allowed) and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
5. To promote value-based decision making, critically evaluating and appropriately applying their knowledge and skills in a person-centered way, challenging predetermined protocols or workplace imperatives where necessary.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024.

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