Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
An exciting new position has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) role in our new onco-toxicity and immunotherapy (OTIS) service, that sits within our acute oncology nursing team.
The ACP role will work to help improve efficiency in the admission pathways for all acute oncology presentations by developing new pathways with the same day emergency care (SDEC) teams. The aim is to help to reduce patients attending the emergency department, to develop ambulatory pathways for patients exhibiting toxicities on immunotherapy, in order to prevent admission to hospital. The role will include service development, research, audit and education. The ACP will demonstrate in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of IO treatments and their side effects that supports management of patients on immunotherapy with cancer. The post-holder will be expected to review all acute oncology SDEC admissions.
Main duties of the job
Explore and initiate innovative ways of collaborating to continuously improve the care of emergency cancer patients that attend hospitals.
Actively participate with the multi-disciplinary team, discussion and guidance meetings, and with patients and carers to develop the service.
To support practice and in-business continuity work at an advanced, highly specialist level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of cancer and encompassing advanced assessment and clinical management skills that are evidence based.
Demonstrate high levels of interpersonal and specialist technical skills in managing teams and collaborating with other ACPs when caring for patients with IO/AO needs.
Discuss and reflect on complex case management.
To use highly developed and specialist knowledge to advise other staff on the investigations and treatment required by cancer patients during their emergency admission.
To use advanced communication skills in the management of IO/AO team to support the team to manage delivering complex information to patient/carers that facilitate their understanding to assist them in decision making processes.
Collaborate with nurses and AHPs in general ward areas supporting their educational needs in developing their skills in caring for patients with acute oncology needs, particularly when communicating sensitive issues.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To function as a change agent particularly with regard to the introduction of evidence-based practice where appropriate, network and national policy.
2. To be available to all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert advice on all matters pertaining to acute oncology issues and presentations.
3. To lead and support all professionals in co-ordinating the patient’s journey and ensure high standards of written and verbal advice is available to patients, relatives, carers, the MDT, and external stakeholders.
4. To provide support and leadership for the Acute Oncology CNS teams across all four sites and to be responsible for, assist in and record their development and training.
5. Translates national and local policies and initiatives that impact on the patients and healthcare workers and implements these into local specialist practice.
6. Develops and implements changes to policies and guidelines in specialist field of practice.
7. Work collaboratively with Cancer Networks in moving the complex acute oncology agenda forward.
8. Initiate and lead the audit agenda in IO/AO.
9. Lead the development of robust data collection.
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner post is a developmental role, progressing to a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner upon successful completion of the accredited MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, demonstration of competence across all four pillars of advanced practice, and attainment of the required level of autonomous clinical decision-making to meet the higher pay grade.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
10. Master’s in nursing including advanced clinical practice skill set or willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
11. Significant post registration speciality experience – knowledge of the 4 pillars of advanced practice
12. Teaching, assessing and presentation skills
13. Change management and negotiating skills.
14. Current HCPC/NMC registration
15. Willing to undertake Independent non-medical prescriber (where applicable to role/professional group)
16. IRMER or willing to undertake (Imaging Referral by Non- Medical Healthcare Professionals) training complete
Desirable criteria
17. Teaching experience
18. Evidence of quality improvement initiative
19. Leadership qualification
20. Completed advanced clinical assessment & Independent prescribing at level 7
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
22. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications