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Advanced Clinical Practitioner - (development role will be considered)

Posted 17 hours 14 minutes ago by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Sussex, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN207
Job Description
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner - (development role will be considered) Band 8a Main area Advanced Clinical Practitioner Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent: Working across UHSussex sites Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered, but those undertaking the development role must be able to work a minimum 30 hours per week to meet course requirements) Job ref 167-OCT25 Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Eastbourne Radiotherapy Treatment Unit Town Eastbourne, East Sussex, Salary Development role will be paid band 7 until completion on MSc Closing 02/11/:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us 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 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.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview We are seeking an experienced clinician to take a leading role in developing a new Head & Neck Radiotherapy service at our tertiary centre, working autonomously across Eastbourne and Brighton. The postholder will provide expert assessment, management of radiotherapy-related toxicities, and holistic care for patients undergoing complex head and neck cancer treatment.

This is a substantive ACP role, not a trainee post. We would consider a developmental appointment for the right candidate, with support to achieve the ACP qualification (for example, through the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or an equivalent pathway).

Applicants must hold registration with a professional body that permits prescribing and be either a qualified prescriber or willing to complete the non medical prescribing course as part of their development.

We are seeking applications from:
  • Qualified ACPs with extensive experience
  • Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Therapeutic Radiographers with extensive radiotherapy experience
  • Registered Nurses with acute or oncology ward experience supporting patients with head and neck cancer
  • Clinicians with other applicable clinical experience
The postholder will play a key role in service development, coordinating complex pathways (including enteral feeding), and working closely with oncology consultants, dietitians, SLTs, and wider support teams to provide person centred, evidence based care.

Main duties of the job Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of Head & Neck oncology patients undergoing radiotherapy, working autonomously within the advanced clinical practice scope.

Lead the new multidisciplinary Head & Neck radiotherapy team (ACP, Dietitian, SLT), ensuring safe, coordinated, patient centred care.

Prescribe independently or train to do so if a Trainee ACP, initiating and adjusting treatment plans per clinical need and governance.

Identify and manage treatment toxicities and late effects such as malnutrition, dehydration, and functional decline to reduce hospitalisation risk.

Support altered airway management including tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, and site/manage nasogastric tubes for nutritional support.

Order and justify scans in line with IRMER protocols as part of assessment and monitoring.

Support palliative patients, aiding decisions on treatment cessation or de escalation aligned with patient wishes and best practice.

Provide clinical leadership, education, and mentorship, fostering advanced practice development.

Contribute to care pathway design and evaluation within the Radiotherapy Case for Change for evidence based, cost effective delivery.

Collaborate with the Head & Neck team in Brighton and across UHSussex for consistent, equitable care.

Engage in governance, audit, service improvement, and professional development including MSc completion if a trainee.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Why This Matters

Head & Neck radiotherapy is complex, with risks including malnutrition, dehydration, hospitalisation, and functional decline. The ACP role is critical to improving safety, outcomes, and quality of life through expert multidisciplinary care.

Passionate clinicians with Head & Neck oncology experience

Commitment to collaborative, patient centred care

Interest in innovation, service design, and research

Motivation to build a Sussex wide Head & Neck team

Essential: ability to train and practice as an independent prescriber

What We Offer
  • A chance to shape a new care model in a new team
  • Funded MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice for trainee ACPs, supporting entry requirements (usually a first degree or recent Level 7 study)
  • Support for independent prescribing training if eligible
  • Strong supervision, MDT support, and peer learning
  • A values led organisation committed to wellbeing, innovation, and development
  • Registered with a UK professional healthcare body (e.g. HCPC, NMC)
  • Minimum 3 years post registration experience
  • Normally hold a first degree (or agreed study plan for recent/non graduates)
  • English and Maths Level 2 qualifications (Ofqual, CCEA, or Qualifications Wales regulated)
  • Eligible to train/practice as an independent prescriber
  • Experience in Head & Neck cancer management
Strong leadership, autonomy, and resilience demonstrated through:
  • Service development or pathway redesign
  • Clinical leadership in MDTs
  • Managing complex caseloads independently
  • Mentoring colleagues or students
  • Maintaining patient safety under pressure
Person specification Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Qualifications/Experience
  • Professional Registration and Education - Current HCPC or NMC registration (or working towards) and evidence of education to Level 6 or above. Willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and Independent Non Medical Prescribing qualification.
  • Clinical Experience - Significant post registration experience at a senior level within oncology, radiotherapy, or head and neck cancer, demonstrating enhanced clinical assessment and decision making skills.
  • Autonomous Practice & Leadership - Proven ability to work independently within scope of practice, exercising advanced clinical judgement in complex situations, and acting as a clinical leader and role model within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Service Development & Quality Improvement - Experience contributing to or leading service improvement, innovation, or pathway development relevant to clinical practice
  • Commitment to Equity and Professional Development - Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion . click apply for full job details
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