Advanced Nurse Practitioner SACT and Acute Oncology

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 5,389,000 - 6,929,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders invites applications for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to support the Day Case Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy unit and Acute Oncology. The post requires leadership, excellent communication and organisational skills, with SACT experience ideal but not essential.

Applicants with leadership, non-medical prescribing and oncology decision-making experience are encouraged. Interviews may include a 10-minute presentation on Navigating Complex Clinical Decisions as an ANP, and eligibility to

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional leadership and excellent communication and organisational skills.
• ANP experience in the SACT environment is ideal but not essential; commitment to develop oncology skills.
• Experience with leadership, non-medical prescribing and clinical decision making within Oncology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of oncology care in the Day Case SACT unit and Acute Oncology setting.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and effective collaboration with the oncology team.
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Clinical decision making

Non-medical prescribing

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and Acute Oncology

An exiting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANPs) to join the Borders Macmillan Centre Oncology Team to support the delivery of Oncology care in the Day Case Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) unit and Acute Oncology setting. Evidence of professional leadership, excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for the post.

Experience as an ANP within the SACT environment is ideal but not essential. Applications are also invited from a) ANPs with experience of managing acute medical conditions, with a commitment to develop skills and knowledge within the Oncology setting; or, b) experienced SACT nurses with experience of leadership, non-medical prescribing and clinical decision making within the specialty, with a commitment to bridging development to ANP status.

Applicants with be invited to deliver a 10 minute presentation on ‘.Navigating Complex Clinical Decisions as an ANP’

For further information about the role, please contact Claire Grant, Nurse Consultant in Cancer on 01896 826888 or email: [e-mail]

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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