We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join our Advanced Clinical Practitioner team here at Northumbria Healthcare working within the Oncology service (specialising in breast) Trust-wide.
It will be expected that through completion of MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and supportive experiential learning, that the post holder will show high levels of autonomy across the four pillars of practice including clinical practice, leadership, education and research/audit. The ACP will be pivotal in developing the wider clinical oncology service, working closely with the visiting Oncologists (based at Newcastle Hospital trust), Oncology CNS's . It is expected that approximately 20% of the post holders time will be spent in leadership, education and research/audit and quality improvement. A specific Job Plan will be negotiated on completion of academic work and appropriate time and resources allocated to each pillar.
This advert is open to those who are aspiring to be an ACP in oncology and we would support applications for 30hrs to 37.5hrs.
Please note
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
Successful candidates will be supported to complete a 3 year, part time MSc programme in Advanced clinical Practice. They will be supported by the ACP Oncology & Acute Oncology lead, Clinical Supervisor will be provided from the Consutlant Oncologist Team to work independently and transition into their role as their course is ending. Following this they will spend a period consolidating their clinical skills, developing independent practice and working towards being and independent practitioner.
Annex 20
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
For further information on Annex 20, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.
Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for
Band 7 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
