Job overview

Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner for our Oncology Service working across acute oncology and medical oncology.

The role will work alongside the established Oncology and Acute Oncology team, comprising of Consultant Medical and Clinical Oncology Consultants, Acute Oncology team, Clinical Nurse Specialist team and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The team work closely with colleagues from the tertiary centre in Leeds enabling the best treatment and care for our patients. 

The successful candidate will be supported in completing an MSC in Advanced Clinical practice progressing through band 6 and 7 with the expectation that on successful completion the post holder will move into a qualified ACP role at band 8a. It is anticipated that applicants will have significant experience of working within Oncology and a good understanding of cancer treatments and pathways.

Applicants who already have commenced advanced practice training are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a growing dynamic team of Advanced Practitioners here at HDFT and will be based in the Acute Oncology Team

The purpose of the role will be:

·       To undertake 3 years training programme, under the supervision of an identified expert clinician to prepare for progression to Advanced Practitioner (Band 8A). This will involve undertaking and successfully completing work-based competencies, an MSc in Advanced Practice, and an apprenticeship end point assessment as well as other training as required by the post. The trainee will also be supported by experienced APs.

·       To deliver high quality care to patients presenting with a variety of conditions, which will include, prescribing, advanced clinical decision-making, advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment. The role will involve being an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, and as part of safe delivery of essential services, the ACP role will be required to develop competencies to practice as part of an oncology team covering the specialties of Lung, Breast, Urology, GI and acute oncology.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.