Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work within the Macmillan Acute Oncology Service. The role involves the delivery of unscheduled care to people with complications of cancer and its treatment and supporting trainee ACPs through their academic and clinical pathways 

ABOUT THE TEAM

The ACP team within the Macmillan Acute Oncology Service (MAOS) review patients presenting to UHS for unscheduled and emergency cancer care 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The team are also the primary providers of the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline which is fundamental to the delivery of the service. The team work hand-in-hand with the Nurse Practitioners across the care group to provide a dynamic, nurse-led approach to care delivery.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner training scheme in cancer care commenced in 2014 and has been recognised for its innovative approach to care, winning a Health Education England Wessex Shine Award in 2015. The Macmillan Acute Oncology Service also won the Macmillan Service Improvement Excellence Award in 2016 in recognition of its positive impact on the quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll work within the unit to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who attend following triage by the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline service or by referral from pre-hospital healthcare professionals, primary care or the Emergency Department.

These patients will have a cancer diagnosis and may be experiencing complications of cancer or its treatment. You will handle calls to the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline and will be the principle person responsible for the delivery of this service, ensuring that quality standards are met and that patient safety is optimised.

Additionally, you will provide leadership for the trainee ACPs, guiding and supporting them through their academic pathway and ensuring that evolving service needs are met. As part of the provision of a 24hr service, you will be required to work a mixture of day, weekend (including bank holidays), and night duties.

As a band 8a ACP working in MAOS , you will be supported to learn the Senior Clinical Decision Making role where you will develop the skills required to hold the referral bleep for Acute Oncology and provide gatekeeping for patients refereed into the service .  This will be alongside the lead ACPs for the service and a team of senior and junior doctors. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who is at the end of their academic pathway, with all the relevant competencies signed off, and has extensive experience of the care of patients with cancer. Recent experience of working within an Acute Oncology Service or within acute /  emergency care at an advanced level of practice is highly desirable.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will have demonstrable experience of supporting staff along with a drive to deliver excellent patient care. Experience of service improvement would also be beneficial.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.