Trainee Advance Clinical Practitioner SACT Lung Cancer

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Advance Clinical Practitioner to join the Lung Cancer team at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The post focuses on new patient assessments and review of existing patients on SACT, with responsibilities across the hub-and-spoke oncology network.

The ACP will practice autonomously, monitor systemic treatment and coordinate referrals as needed, contributing to high-quality cancer care across sites within University

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare practitioner.
• Postgraduate training relevant to the role (L7).
• Willingness to complete MSc in advanced clinical practice and achieve full ACP MSc qualification.

Responsibilities

• See new patients and review existing patients within the lung cancer team.
• Support the assessment unit and inpatient ward for patients receiving systemic treatment.
• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment within scope of practice.

Education

Master’s level (L7) qualification

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Non-medical Prescriber

Postgraduate specialist training

SACT passport

Advanced physical assessment skills (L7 masters)

Job description

Main area James Cook Cancer Institute & Speciality Medicine Services Grade Band 7/8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-CI-8215099

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £49,387 - £64,750 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Trainee Advance Clinical Practitioner SACT Lung Cancer

Band 7/8a

Job overview

The applicant will work within the lung cancer team seeing new patients and reviewing existing patients on SACT. The postholder will also support the assessment unit and the inpatient ward reviewing patients who are unwell due to their malignancy or systemic treatment.

The post will be based at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, but will support the “hub and spoke” network of oncology services in neighbouring Trusts.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients within their sphere of practice. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients diagnosed with cancer, monitoring their systemic treatment (cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other directed treatment), assessing and treating complications of treatment and also the cancer itself. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialties for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare practitioner
• Successfully completed modules/ short courses which are relevant to their role and are equivalent to master’s level (L7) Supplemented by post graduate specialist training which may have been delivered in house.
• Ability and drive to complete the MSc in advanced clinical practice successfully and attain the full ACP MSc qualification
• Independent Non-medical prescriber or willing to undertake (if legally permitted)
• Will work towards and complete any appropriate credential routes which are available and applicable to the clinical area
• Recognised chemotherapy training and completed the SACT passport
• Independent Non-medical prescriber (if legally permitted)
• Advanced physical assessment skills (L7 masters)

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in the speciality at a senior level

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on your application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

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Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note