An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Consultant Nurse to lead Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) nursing within our Cancer Services here at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
At this exciting time of growth and development we are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner with extensive current experience in systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) who will lead the development of Nurse Led outpatient chemotherapy services.
You will provide professional leadership for SACT nursing, lead innovation and service improvement, and contribute to shaping SACT services across the Trust.
We are looking for an advanced practitioner with strong leadership skills, a passion for improving patient outcomes, and a commitment to excellence in cancer care.
Exercising a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as an expert, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in the provision of patient management, the consultant nurse will spend a minimum of 50% of their time in direct clinical practice supporting patients and developing services for patients undergoing systemic anticancer therapies within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The remaining time will be dedicated to research/ education, management, and service development. The post holder will line manage the SACT ANP and lead the development of SACT nursing in the Trust supporting alongside the Trust Lead SACT Nurse, Nurse Manager and Trust Lead Cancer Nurse.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
See attached Job description and Personal Specification for more details