Immunotherapy Toxicity Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Trainee
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000), 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 reduce patients attending the emergency department, to develop ambulatory pathways for patients exhibiting toxicities on immunotherapy, and 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 support management of patients on immunotherapy with cancer. The post‑holder will be expected to review all acute oncology SDEC admissions.
Key responsibilities and activities include:
* 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.
* Support practice and ensure 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.
* Use highly developed and specialist knowledge to advise other staff on the investigations and treatment required by cancer patients during their emergency admission.
* Use advanced communication skills in the management of the IO/AO team to support the team in delivering complex information to patients/carers, facilitating their understanding to assist them in decision‑making processes.
* Collaborate with nurses and AHPs in general ward areas, supporting their educational needs and developing their skills in caring for patients with acute oncology needs, particularly when communicating sensitive issues.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 we 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
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Bethany Maynard
Job title: ACP & Lead for Acute Oncology
Email address: bethany.maynard4@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07826922660
Ali Hodge, OTIS Nurse Consultant
01273 696955 Ext: 62217
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