Chemotherapy Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Chemotherapy Advanced Clinical Practitioner to lead their chemotherapy team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cancer nursing and must be committed to improving service delivery. This role includes responsibilities such as leading nurse-led clinics, research, and teaching while fostering a compassionate and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in cancer nursing.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Competent in administration of chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-led clinics for chemotherapy assessment and administration.
• Conduct teaching and research.
• Manage complications of treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Research

Education

Chemotherapy qualification

Physical Health Assessment course

Independent non-medical prescribing course

Advanced Practice qualification

Job description

Chemotherapy Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area Chemotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Cover for adoption leave) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 381-ME-7195394

Site Sandwell Health Campus Town West Bromwich Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

The chemotherapy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust are looking for a very special person to lead the team. We are hoping for a dynamic and motivated ACP with an interest in Haematology and extensive experience in systemic anti-cancer therapy to support and enhance the current service. We are anticipating that the successful candidates role will be a combination of leadership, teaching, research, nurse led clinics as well as some hands on work in the unit. There will also be the opportunity to undertake some strategic work if interested.

Our ideal candidate will be a qualified ACP, with current chemotherapy competence. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and a motivation for service improvement.

If you are interested in the role please email [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion / visit

Main duties of the job

Nurse led chemotherapy assessment clinics, administration of chemotherapy, assessment and management of complications of treatment. Teaching, research and leadership aspects to be agreed

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience in cancer nursing
• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience in Teaching and assessing
• Competent in the administration of chemotherapy, completed SACT passport

Qualifications

• Chemotherapy qualification
• Physical Health Assessment course
• Independent non-medical prescribing course (and approved by professional regulatory body)
• Advanced Practice qualification – with accreditation for completion of all theoretical and practical components of the ACP curriculum as or working towards

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sarah Wiltshire Job title Matron / Lead Nurse Haematology and Chemotherapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07815647908