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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-25-093-ANP
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 8a

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.  To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice. 

The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of this patient group. They should be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills, organisational and multi-tasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced working environment. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to support, teach, develop and educate others and possess good leadership skills. They should be able to work autonomously and work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to maintain and deliver a high quality of care.

Main duties of the job

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.

They will work alongside the medical and nursing teams, predominately in our Clinical Decision Unit, providing urgent care for patients experiencing side effects from their cancer or cancer treatments.  They will also provide clinical leadership on our inpatient wards both in and out of hours, inclusive of delivering the 24 Hour Hotline Triage Service.

Therefore the post holder should have significant leadership and management experience and have experience providing specialist education and training to staff.  They should be able to evidence autonomous practice with advanced clinical decision making. The post holder will be part of a 24/7 day service working long days and nights, weekend and inclusive of bank holidays. 

   

Working for our organisation

 

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

Kind
Empowered
Responsible
Inclusive

Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice/ACP
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification with portfolio supporting attainment of competency
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
  • Recognised Leadership Qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Advanced Communications Skills Training
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Advanced Life Support qualification.( only ANP’s who participate in MET cover)
  • IO needle insertion ( Only ANP’s who participate in MET cover).
Desirable criteria
  • Research qualification
  • Psychological skills training-Level 2 training or above

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within cancer care.
  • Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology
  • Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Knowledge of national standards, policies and working knowledge of clinical governance.
  • Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice.
  • In-depth specialist experience within specialist field
  • Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to admission and discharge
Desirable criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and oncology treatments including treatment induced side-effects

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of writing policies and procedures.
  • Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets, change initiatives and service improvement
  • Leadership and mentoring skills to energise the team and motivate individuals
  • Extensive post registration experience with recent experience at a senior level.
  • Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
  • Experience of participation in research and audit
  • Ability to influence and develop clinical services
  • Demonstrates current knowledge of professional and NHS issues and the implication for clinical environment
  • Enthusiasm and drive to improve practice through education and training
  • Committed to continuing professional development of self and others

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Jones
Job title
Nurse Consultant / Sepsis Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01515565606
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