Nurse Practitioner (SACT) - Band 6

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

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

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.

Essential and Desirable