Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Oncology
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-26-T0564
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Tref
- Cheltenham
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata if part time
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 03/09/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Nurse Practitioner (SACT) - Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate nurse to join the Oncology SACT Nurse Practitioner team and contribute to our shared vision of delivering consistently outstanding, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality treatment and support, ensuring the best possible experience and outcomes for patients throughout their cancer journey.
This post requires an enhanced level of clinical practice within a specialist role that demands in-depth cancer knowledge, skills, and post-registration training. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate expertise in areas such as cancer treatment administration, management of treatment-related side effects, and site-specific or pathway-specific care.
This post will include a structured induction and a clear, personalised development programme through which the individual will complete the required education and develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for SACT assessment. This will be achieved through a period of supernumerary learning, teaching sessions, regular one-to-one meetings, constructive feedback, and mentorship from the wider team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
As an Oncology SACT Nurse Practitioner (Band 6) you
require a critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge
may have specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities related to sphere of practice
within a set scope of practice consult with patients, their family and the multi-professional team to undertake assessment of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans
evaluate and analyse clinical problems using their clinical knowledge, seeking out and applying relevant evidence, enhanced techniques, interventions and equipment to make clinical decisions
deliver enhanced clinical care in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies using analysis
teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition or support the multidisciplinary team to do so
participate in clinical audits and research projects and implement changes as required, supporting the development, and updating of practice protocols/ guidelines and procedures locally
work within national and local protocols where these exist
recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems
have some responsibility for team performance and service development and consistently undertake self-development
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and medical colleagues to assess patient fitness for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) through comprehensive patient assessments, including daily contact with patients and their relatives both face to face and telephone clinics.
Professional Development, Education and Training
Will be required to develop knowledge and skills in order to hold the following
Non-medical prescribing (independent prescriber)
Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (PACR)
Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice (PADRAP)
Local competencies in SACT assessment and prescribing
Management and Leadership
To work, influence and challenge across professional and multidisciplinary boundaries to ensure best practice and empowerment of patients and their carers
Work collaboratively as part of the SACT Assessment Team and the wider Oncology Department to deliver high-quality, safe, patient-centred care.
Research and Development
Participate and lead on audits, service evaluations, research and quality improvement initiatives and disseminate learning into routine clinical practice/wider team.
Communications and Working Relationships
Work effectively alongside both SACT nurse practitioners, pharmacists and medical colleagues to provide assessment of fitness for SACT – this role will include daily contact with patients and their relatives via telephone clinics for SACT assessment
Manyleb y person
Essential and Desirable
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject
- Substantial post registration experience in Oncology/SACT with an interest in SACT assessment
- A good understanding of cancer specific disease pathways, symptoms of disease, treatments and potential side effects
- Demonstrable independent and team working abilities
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Non-medical prescribing (Independent prescriber)
- Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (PACR)
- Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice (PADRAP)
- Local competencies in SACT assessment and prescribing
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Tracey Cullerne
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Divisional Nursing Director (D&S)
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07929 369642
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
We would value an opportunity to meet with you prior to interview, please email the team [email protected] to arrange to visit for an informal conversation about the job role and requirements.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Rhestr swyddi gyda Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector