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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be highly motivated, have ACP training and a master’s in advanced clinical practice. Oncology experience is a plus, and you should be skilled in decision-making and non-medical prescribing.
  • You will deliver expert care for acute oncology patients, assess conditions, manage treatments, escalate issues, order investigations, and lead training on resuscitation and patient deterioration.

Requirements

  • - Highly motivated and clinically credible
  • - Oncology experience advantageous but not essential
  • - Applicants from acute care, critical care, A & E experience welcome
  • - Committed and organised
  • - Excellent interpersonal skills
  • - Confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups
  • - Completed formal ACP training
  • - Achieved a master’s in advanced clinical practice
  • - Ability to work autonomously in the planning and delivery of care for complex group of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • - Integral member of the team CCOT
  • - Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills
  • - Ability to respond quickly and formulate clinical decisions to manage acute illness
  • - Ability to escalate to specialist teams appropriately
  • - Ability to order investigations and make appropriate/timely referrals
  • - Ability to maintain relevant clinical records
  • - Non-medical prescribing is fundamental to the role
  • - Ability to provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service
  • - Ability to maintain good communication and collaboration between various multidisciplinary teams
  • - Evidence-based care inherent in practice

Responsibilities

  • - Deliver expert clinical care to patients with acute oncology issues relating to their treatments or disease progression.
  • - Provide clinical assessment and support to the care and treatment of a diverse caseload of patients requiring specialist acute oncology/critical care.
  • - Demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and skills.
  • - Be integral in the early identification of complications and the treatment management of acutely unwell oncology patients.
  • - Formulate clinical decisions to manage acute illness and escalate to specialist teams appropriately.
  • - Order investigations, make appropriate/timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records.
  • - Provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service.
  • - Lead for the Trust a training and education programme for resuscitation and deteriorating patients.
  • - Work alongside the medical and nursing teams, maintaining good communication and collaboration between the various multidisciplinary teams.
  • - Be a highly visible and approachable role model.
  • - Ensure evidence-based care is inherent in their practice, disseminating best practice throughout the clinical areas.

FAQs

Is oncology experience required for this role?

No, oncology experience is advantageous but not essential. Applicants from acute care, critical care, and A&E backgrounds are welcome.

What qualifications are necessary for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner position?

The successful candidate will have completed formal ACP training and achieved a master’s in advanced clinical practice.

What will the breakdown of clinical and non-clinical hours be for this role?

The post will comprise of 80% clinical hours and 20% non-clinical hours to facilitate service development, audit, research, and professional development.

Is non-medical prescribing a part of this role?

Yes, non-medical prescribing is fundamental to supporting the duties of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

What kind of training will the post holder provide?

The post holder will lead the Trust's training and education program for resuscitation and the management of deteriorating patients.

What kind of patients will the Advanced Clinical Practitioner work with?

The post holder will work with a diverse caseload of patients requiring specialist acute oncology and critical care.

How will the post holder collaborate with other teams?

They will work alongside medical and nursing teams and maintain good communication and collaboration between various multidisciplinary teams.

Can I contact someone for further details or an informal visit?

Yes, you can contact Annie Dewberry, Divisional Associate Chief Nurse, at annie.dewberry@nhs.net or by phone at 07769165081 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What is the patient volume that The Christie handles annually?

The Christie treats over 60,000 patients a year.

Where is The Christie located?

The Christie is based in Manchester and serves a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with 15% of patients referred from other parts of the country.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1932
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, specializes in cancer care and provides a range of services including treatment, research, and support for cancer patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care and to lead in cancer research and innovation. The Trust aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life through cutting-edge treatments, comprehensive care, and a commitment to advancing cancer research.