Due to continued investment in our Oncology services, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team. This role will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care across our 5 Oncology Day Units and in partnership with our Consultant Oncologists. and MDT's
The Postholder Will Be Working At Master's Level Across The Four Pillars Of Advanced Practice, The Post Holder Will Contribute To
* Expert clinical practice in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of oncology patients
* Leadership within the oncology/SACT speciality, influencing service development, reducing variations across the Day units and strategic planning
* Education and training, supporting colleagues across the teams
* Quality improvement and research, driving innovation and supporting delivery of the NHS Cancer Plan & the Non Surgical Oncology agenda.
The ACP will work collaboratively with Oncology, Haematology, Cancer Clinical/MDT teams, and the Senior Business Unit team to support the delivery of the non‑surgical oncology agenda and ensure safe, effective pathways for patients receiving SACT and acute oncology
The post holder will expected to flexible and link /work across all units as required
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* Advanced knowledge and experience in Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT)
* Demonstrable expertise in Acute Oncology management
* Strong autonomous clinical assessment and decision‑making skills for managing this complex patient group
* Work within the multidisciplinary teams and contributing to service development
* Proven leadership within the oncology speciality, with a track record of driving improvements in patient care and service delivery
* Skilled in quality improvement, audit and research within the oncology speciality.
* Non Medical prescriber
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
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Marty O'Callaghan - Cancer Services Manager
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