Autonomous Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner to assess and manage acutely unwell oncology patients as an autonomous practitioner. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service development and educate colleagues.

The role requires significant post-registration nursing experience with leadership in a clinical setting, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration nursing experience and experience in a clinical leadership role.
• Strong understanding of professional standards, current nursing priorities and health and social care issues.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Experience of service development and managing change within a clinical environment.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing clinical team.
• The confidence to address challenges with initiative and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to compassionate care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead, educate and support colleagues.
• Develop advanced clinical practice and patient assessment skills.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Prioritise acutely unwell oncology patients and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Drive service improvement and support junior staff in a busy clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing leadership

Oncology knowledge

Audits & quality improvement

Service development

Decision-making

Team education

Autonomous practice

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner to assess and manage acutely unwell oncology patients as an autonomous practitioner. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service development and educate colleagues.

The role requires significant post-registration nursing experience with leadership in a clinical setting, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.