Kingu2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKu2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of cu00a31 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 13,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from Kingu2019s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley. Job overview We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing dynamic chemotherapy team as Chemotherapy Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). You should have experience in delivering Systematic Anticancer Treatment (SACT) for haeamatology and/ oncology patients and you will be able to develop your skills as a nurse leader. Ideally you need to be educated or working towards your Master level and have successfully completed both Advanced clinical assessment and Non-Medical prescribing modules. You will be expected to work autonomously at advanced level to deliver care for patients undergoing SACT treatment and to assess patients undergoing SACT treatment and manage side effects and prescribing independently. The post-holder will be responsible for staff competency assessment and contribute to personal development plan. The candidate should have experience in SACT administration and have experience in working with either haematology/ oncology patients at band 7 or above. We will also welcome experienced band 6 staff with experience in either haematology/ oncology or SACT administration.u00a0 In this case we will offer you a trainee post as band 7 and progress to band 8a once appropriate training has been completed. We have a dedicated ACP practice development team to help you with your professional development and they actively support you to complete further courses and our Chemotherapy Nurse Consultant will support you throughout your training. Main duties of the job They will run nurse-led clinics in chemotherapy day unit including pre-chemotherapy consultation. Lead in the management of extravasation including training and audit. They will deliver safeu00a0 and complaint with quality standard of SACT at local level and to report to Chemotherapy Nurse Consultant Conduct SACT competency and skills assessments as part of yearly re assessment and skills.u00a0 Offer mentoring and supervisory support to all staff in relation to SACT training.u00a0 Deliver teaching and training locally, deliver full compliance to achieve competency assessment with implementation of digital SACT passportu00a0 Develop close and effective relationships with interdependent services: pharmacy; aseptic; clinical trial team; IV team; iMobile team etc including ongoing competency reviews and educational up dates. Support Pre Chemo consultations Clinics to meet quality standards Support lead chemo consultant in delivery of quality standards. Support chemotherapy closer to home project. Working for our organisation Kingu2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKu2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of u00a31 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team Kingu2019s to another level.u00a0 We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. u00a0Kingu2019s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyoneu2019s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trustu2019s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Detailed and main responsibilities The post-holder will need to demonstrate a high level of expertise within SACT service and provide advice, education and support to staff, patients and their families and carers. You will be responsible and leading in ensuring that we maintain compliance with SACT delivery in line with clinical governance, motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Other duties include the following: u00a0 Provide expert staff who will deliver SACT within the trust Deliver innovative nurse-led SACT service, work closely with nurse practitioner to run clinics for patients receiving home delivery or self-administration of SACT Lead in SACT training and updates, including leading on digital SACT competency passport. Lead in training and assessing staff in management of Central Venous Access Device (CVADs) and leading CVAD passport training for Chartwell CDU. Provide support and teaching for Chartwelll CDU staff. Support patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment Deliver and assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines. Be advocate for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Provide advice and support to non-oncology healthcare professionals regarding cancer management and patient support. Run nurse led clinic in oncology and Chartwell CDU. Person specification Professional Registration Essential criteria Post Graduate Qualification in cancer care, acute medicine or equivalent experience Non-Medical Prescribing Course Advanced Clinical Assessment skills SACT accredited course Significant experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in cancer or acute care Desirable criteria MSc Level qualification or equivalent CATs Teaching and Mentoring qualification IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert Please provide email addresses for referees where possible Click here to see the range of benefits we offer Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trustu2019s criminal records checking policy All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly Equality and Diversity Information King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. u00a0 Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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.