Cancer Advanced Care Practitioner

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with urology/cancer experience to join the prostate cancer team. The ACP will perform advanced assessments, guide investigations and treatment decisions, and support MDTs to deliver patient-centred care across the cancer pathway.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice, clinical governance, and contributing to education and research within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for

Qualifications

• The post holder provides advanced clinical assessment and management for suspected or confirmed prostate cancer.
• Works autonomously within scope of practice and contributes to efficient, patient-centred urology services.
• Contributes to the development of MDT services and to audit, service development and research.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history, exam and interpretation of investigations.
• Support diagnostic pathway for suspected prostate cancer (PSA, MRI, biopsy outcomes).
• Communicate results and discuss treatment options with patients with empathy and competence.
• Coordinate delivery of prostate cancer MDT services and support shared decision-making.

Skills

ACP experience

Urology background

Prostate cancer

MDT involvement

Autonomous practice

Decision making

Education/support

Research involvement

Job description

Role Summary

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for men affected by prostate cancer?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with urology / cancer related experience to join our dynamic Urology and Prostate Cancer team. This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care for men undergoing investigation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for prostate cancer.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), supporting patients throughout their prostate cancer journey, from initial assessment and diagnostic investigations through to treatment, survivorship and ongoing surveillance.

Alongside a rewarding career, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Devon. From dramatic coastlines and rolling countryside to vibrant cities, market towns and picturesque villages.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The post holder will provide advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and management for patients with suspected or confirmed prostate cancer. Working autonomously within their scope of practice, the ACP will contribute to the development and delivery of efficient, patient-centred urology services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examination and interpretation of relevant investigations.
• Supporting the diagnostic pathway for suspected prostate cancer, including PSA results, prostate MRI findings and biopsy outcomes.
• Communicating diagnostic results and discussing treatment options with patients in a sensitive and supportive manner, in line with competence and agreed clinical pathways.
• Contributing to the coordination and delivery of prostate cancer MDT services.
• Supporting shared decision-making regarding treatment options, which may include active surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapies and supportive care.
• Providing ongoing clinical review, symptom management and follow-up for patients with prostate cancer.
• Recognising and escalating clinical deterioration, treatment-related complications and urgent concerns.
• Providing education, information and psychological support to patients and their families
• Working closely with urology consultants, clinical nurse specialists, radiology, pathology, oncology and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contributing to clinical audit, service development, quality improvement, research and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Supporting the education, supervision and development of colleagues and learners.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Urology CNS Team Lead - Ansu Manoj on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.