SACT Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) services. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to enhance patient care standards through innovative practices and collaborative teamwork. You will be part of a dynamic SACT team, providing specialist treatment and holistic support to patients and their families. The position, funded by the Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance, emphasizes professional development and work-life balance, making it ideal for motivated individuals seeking to make a real difference in cancer care.

Benefits

Extensive development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Professional training programs

Qualifications

• Recent senior experience in SACT is essential.
• The candidate should possess advanced clinical practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and advice to cancer patients receiving SACT.
• Lead on audit, research, and development of multidisciplinary guidelines.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Clinical Management

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications for this newly created position within our Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) services. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner passionate about SACT and its management. The role is a 2-year fixed-term post at Band 8a, working 37.5 hours per week. It is funded by the Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance, offering access to support and educational opportunities.

Applications are invited from nurses with recent senior experience in SACT. We seek a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, reliable, and a good team player and leader. The candidate should hold a degree, possess advanced clinical practice skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The role involves active participation in clinical practice, education, research/audit, and implementing national guidelines and transformative services. The successful applicant will work within a well-established, dynamic SACT team providing specialist treatment, advice, holistic care, and support to patients, relatives, and healthcare team members. They will support the development and delivery of SACT services to enhance patient care standards.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an innovative nurse highly motivated to improve practice for patients receiving SACT.

Responsibilities include providing specialist support and advice to cancer patients receiving SACT, working alongside the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse, site-specific Cancer Nurses, and the AOS Team to develop and transform services.

The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate clinical nursing care. They will provide clinical management including ongoing assessments, investigations, procedures, treatment, and management of patients in SACT services.

The ACP will lead on audit, research, and development, initiating the implementation, evaluation, and development of multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current evidence in consultation with medical and nursing staff for patient care across the Trust.

The role promotes clinical governance and facilitates the implementation of the nursing/midwifery/AHP Strategy, working within Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide extensive development opportunities and a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical training.

We value work-life balance, which benefits staff and patients alike. We encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements, aiming to meet individual and service needs.

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Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,877 to £62,626 per annum including HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 2 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 151-KMU189-B

Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 7UJ

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.