Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Oncology)

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Oncology)

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Oncology)

37.5 hours per week

Fixed term for 18 months

Closing Date: 17th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

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The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the Oncology service to provide patient centred clinical care specifically supporting the Gynaecology, Lung & breast oncology services. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously an advanced practitioner within the speciality, managing a caseload of patient's delivering individualised direct patient care.
• Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patientswithin the area of work.
• Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral ordischarge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Receive referrals from a variety of sources (including direct patient referral). Manage owncaseload and clinical priorities according to agree protocols and working practices.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary (MDT) clinics; participate in ward rounds, patient reviews andMDT meetings.
• Undertake a variety clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per specialty and scopeof practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
• Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic andclinical investigations related to the plans of care.
• Utilise the scope of practice to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing role and advise onmedicine management issues associated with the patient speciality group. Work within Trustpolicy for Medicines Management and oral SACT guidelines.
• Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the MDT on the basis of patient assessment.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on site parking.

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Job responsibilities

• The post will provide support to the breast, gynaecology, and lung oncology services through the delivery of outpatient clinics. In addition, the role will play a key part in supporting the acute oncology service, ensuring the timely assessment and review of patients presenting with symptoms related to their oncology treatment.
• They have the responsibility for leading the on going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Work autonomously an advanced practitioner within the speciality, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.
• Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patientswithin the area of work.
• Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral ordischarge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Receive referrals from a variety of sources (including direct patient referral). Manage owncaseload and clinical priorities according to agree protocols and working practices.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary (MDT) clinics; participate in ward rounds, patient reviews andMDT meetings.
• Undertake a variety a clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per specialty and scopeof practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
• Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic andclinical investigations related to the plans of care.
• Utilise the scope of practice to undertake Non Medical Prescribing role and advise onmedicine management issues associated with the patient speciality group. Work within Trustpolicy for Medicines Management and oral SACT guidelines. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice toother members of the MDT on the basis of patient assessment.
• Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.

The post holder will actively demonstrate compliance with the four pillars of Advanced Practice these are:

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Leadership
• Facilitation of education and learning
• Evidence research and developmen

Person Specification Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working autonomously within ward/area/specialty of the specific role
• Able to work with a diverse range of internal/external stakeholders
• Evidence of on going CPD
• Evidence of research and audit
• Ability to clinically lead and influence other

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

• Post graduate qualification in a specific speciality or equivalent experience
• Masters Level (MSc) degree in Advance Clinical Practice
• Recognised Advanced Health Assessment qualification (Minimum Masters level course)
• Professional Registration. NMC or HPCP registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.