Advanced Clinical Practitioner -RDCC and Acute Oncology

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) team. You will lead clinical assessment, work with the MDT to deliver rapid diagnostics and coordinated investigations, aiming to confirm or exclude cancer quickly.

The role involves operational and professional leadership for RDC and AOS, service development, workforce planning and quality improvement, with a patient-centred approach throughout the diagnostic

Qualifications

• Must have completed and passed a physical assessment course (or equivalent).
• Working towards an Advanced Practice MSc.
• Experience using advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional leadership to the RDC and AOS teams.
• Support service development, workforce management and quality improvement.
• Independently manage patients through the diagnostic pathway with MDT support.
• Ensure timely investigations, communication of results and onward referral.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical reasoning

Independent patient management

Education

Advanced Practice MSc (in progress)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) team at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

For this role you must have completed and passed a physical assessment course (or equivalent), have or be working towards an Advanced Practice MSc and have used these advanced skills in practice. Applications will not be considered without this

This is a unique role at the forefront of cancer diagnostics, offering the opportunity to further develop and shape an innovative model of care for patients presenting with non-specific but concerning symptoms that may indicate cancer.

The RDC provides a streamlined diagnostic pathway for patients whose symptoms do not fit traditional urgent suspected cancer referral routes. Working closely with primary care, cancer services and specialist teams, the service delivers holistic assessment, coordinates complex investigations, and aims to confirm or exclude a cancer diagnosis as quickly as possible, ideally within 28 days of referral.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will provide operational and professional leadership to the Rapid Diagnostic Centre and Acute Oncology Service (AOS) teams, supporting service development, workforce management, quality improvement and the delivery of high standards of patient care.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will utilise your expert assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to independently manage patients throughout the diagnostic pathway, with support from the RDC GP and wider multidisciplinary team. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring timely investigation, diagnosis, communication of results, and onward referral to the most appropriate specialty where required.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

• Compassionate
• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Inspiring

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Megan O'Rahilly Job title: RDCC Nurse Practitioner Email address: megan.o'[e-mail] Telephone number: 07341805011

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