Role Summary
Do you have an interest in Acute Oncology? Would you like to further develop your Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) skills while supporting cancer patients experiencing complications related to their disease or treatment?
If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 8a Acute Oncology Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team on a -month fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover (secondment opportunities will be considered).
The ACP will be an autonomous clinician who delivers expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with cancer-related emergencies and treatment toxicities.
Working across the four pillars of advanced practice - clinical practice, leadership, education, and research - the post holder will work within the AO team to lead complex clinical decision-making and independent prescribing. The ACP will also support service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to optimise patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic ACP to join our dynamic Acute Oncology Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service providing expert care to patients presenting with complications related to cancer or treatment toxicities.
About the Role
The service delivers:
1. A telephone triage helpline
2. Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
3. Inpatient ward rounds
4. Support for patients with Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)
The role involves expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients within the emergency care setting.
Key Responsibilities
5. Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex acute oncology needs
6. Review and manage treatment-related toxicities, urgent disease complications and patients with suspected cancer, ensuring timely intervention and admission avoidance.
7. Act as a clinical expert, providing specialist advice and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team
8. Support education, teaching, and mentorship of junior staff
9. Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, including audits and research projects
10. Work collaboratively across teams to improve patient flow and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team, while making a meaningful difference to patient care.
Working hours per week. Monday - Sunday 8 am - 6 pm (Including bank holidays)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note, this is a fixed term contract until //7. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
For further information please contact: Pippa Solomon Lead Acute Oncology ACP or Naomi Clatworthy AO Nurse Consultant on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
11. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
12. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
13. Car lease schemes.
14. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
15. Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.