Senior (ACP) Specialised Cancer Services, Adjuvant Breast Cancer

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a qualified Senior (ACP) in Specialised Cancer Services to join their innovative team. The role requires a dynamic leader with significant Oncology experience, capable of delivering systemic anticancer therapy and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will have a passion for nursing, contribute to quality standards, and further develop the adjuvant breast cancer service in a collaborative MDT setting. Competitive salary offered with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Flexible work-life balance policies

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Masters in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification is required.
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience as an ACP in Oncology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the specialized cancer service.
• Work with senior clinical teams to assess and prescribe SACT.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Team player with professionalism

Effective leadership and negotiation

High standard of written and verbal communication

Ability to analyse patient information

Education

Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior (ACP) Specialised Cancer Services, Adjuvant Breast Cancer

The closing date is 16 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative qualified ACP to join our Specialised Cancer Services Team and contribute to the development of our adjuvant breast cancer service.

We are seeking an inspirational, influential leader who is confident, dynamic and visible and has significant experience working as an ACP within a non-surgical oncology setting and is committed to working to completion of the ACCEND ACP framework. Working with department managers and wider teams the individual will be required to ensure that clinical quality standards are consistently achieved and maintained.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for nursing, be a role model who demonstrates the Trust values. As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider MDT. They will also provide leadership and mentorship to support the development of the wider nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a member of the team leading and delivering this exciting new service along with Consultant oncologists, Advanced Clinical Pharmacists and other ACP's.

Experience of working in Oncology independently assessing patients' suitability for systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) and subsequently prescribing SACT, particularly within Breast Cancer is also desirable.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The individual will join a team of Nurse ACP's delivering SACT treatment across the South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire Cancer Alliance Region.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Experience

• Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP working in an Oncology setting
• Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• Experience and understanding of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
• Evidence of leading on implementing strategic priorities into practice
• Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses, and activity for others
• Experience of leading on change management or service improvement activity
• Experience of SACT prescribing in breast cancer pathways

Skills and Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students/ colleagues/ external providers
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
• Knowledge of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
• Knowledge of various methods/theory of education delivery e.g., technology enhanced learning, simulation

Personal Qualities

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff