Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Nurse with Advanced Clinical practice skills, academic qualifications, and the ability to work independently, to join our fantastic expanding nursing team.
This is an excellent time to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit Team at Northwick Park Hospital as we transition our service to a nurse led service with extended opening hours. We are introducing new roles to support upskilling across the nursing workforce supporting the development of a pathway for career progression within the SACT service.
The SACT ANP role is an advanced cancer nursing role that crosses traditional professional boundaries by undertaking medical responsibilities within the scope of clinical, competence. You will work closely with our Consultant Nurse for SACT and 2 Band 7 SACT Nurse Practitioners to assess, diagnose, and provide comprehensive care to our patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.
Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting and developing new ways of working that emphasise a more efficient, effective, and patient-focused service. You will also serve as a valued clinical resource and actively contribute to the initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care we deliver.
Main duties of the job
Full details regarding job description and main duties, can be found in detail in the job description attached.
About us
The Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit provides care for patients with solid tumour and haematological malignancies who require day case chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and supportive and preventative treatments.
Organisational Values
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- 2. MSc ANP / ACP or equivalent
- 3.Recognised Chemotherapy qualification
- 4.Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
- 6.Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- IRMER qualification
- Advanced communications skills training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 1.Experience of working as at Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting .
- 2.Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
- 3.Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting.
- 4.Recent chemotherapy administration experience.
- 5Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
- 6 Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
- 7 Proven leadership and management skills & experience
Desirable
- oEvidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- 1.Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- 2.Excellent organisational skills
- 3.Advanced clinical skills
- 4.Proven leadership and management skills
- 5.Ability to identify, practice and manage critical issues and multiple priorities
- 6.Evidence of ability to motivate self and others
- 7.Innovative and able to take part in react positively to changes in practice or work environment.
Desirable
- 1.Interest in health promotion/Education
- 2.Research experience.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ