Acute Oncology ACP Trainee

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is a

cutting-edge role in the field of advanced clinical practice which crosses

professional boundaries, undertaking traditional medical roles and leading

inter-professional practice. It is a role model of excellence in the delivery

of holistic care to patients. On qualification the ACP will be able to assess

and treat the many varied clinical cases; both acute and chronic. The post

holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making

process and is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice

within the field of speciality care. Working within local and nationally agreed

protocols and guidelines, the tACP demonstrates the knowledge and skills across

the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice. With support and supervision, the tACP

exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan,

implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients. During

their training, the post holder will develop and demonstrate advanced skills

and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all

aspects of care and treatment. The tACP will support service delivery and

leadership working alongside colleagues in support of the education and

development of both nursing, midwifery, allied health professional (AHP) and

medical colleagues.

This post will be band 7 for the training Annexe

21 does apply.

Main duties of the job

The key function of the Acute Oncology ACP is

to assist with the delivery of a comprehensive acute oncology service that will

link together Oncology General Medicine and the wider Chemotherapy and

haematology services.

You will work as part of the Acute Oncology

Team whilst completing your training providing clinical advice for patients

receiving oncology treatments e.g. Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Monoclonal

antibodies, immunotherapies.

You will be responsible for patients with

newly diagnosed primaries of unknown origin along with those with newly

diagnosed metastases requiring Oncology intervention (in liaison with tumour

specific CNS).

You will care for and support patients who

are experiencing an oncological emergency and ensure they have the correct

investigations and procedures.

You will act as the Oncology Specialist Nurse

for patients with primary cancers, providing holistic assessment and

co-ordinating the patients journey through the diagnostic and treatment phase

of the patients journey, referring where appropriate the key worker role to

Primary care and / or Palliative care.

You will assess,

diagnose and provide treatment to a defined group of patients including

emergency oncology medicine patients.

Work with medical

and nursing colleagues to provide the highest possible standard of holistic

care for patients.

Assist with nurse

led review clinic / telephone review clinics.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Per Annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-NP-N405

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day)

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day).

Promote the role of the acute Oncology service and ensure referral processes and trigger alerts are in place to ensure appropriate timely referrals.

To improve the quality of the patient

experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of

patients, including issues pertaining to child protection and vulnerable

adults.

o Once

you have successfully completed your NMP you will be able to prescribe /

de-prescribe medicines for patients as per the legal requirements for their

professional regulatory body, National Prescribing Centre and national

guidelines and in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy

and Trust formulary.

o Develop

the skills to adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different

clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care.

o To

provide specialist advice on patient care to the healthcare team, taking into

account all aspects of clinical governance and act as a specialist resource

within the Trust.

o Initiates

prescribed treatment and medication (where appropriate).

o Screening

of patients for the early signs of disease and risk factors where appropriate

for role and department.

o Responsible

for rapidly evaluating the patients condition and response to therapeutic

interventions and treatment modalities, and modifies the plan of care for

optimal patient centred outcomes

o Responsible

for both initiating and then terminating an episode of care by either referring

on to another agency or by discharging the patient under supervision of

consultant/senior colleague.

o Contribute

to the review and development of clinical patient pathways to ensure a

standardised approach to care.

o Actively

implement effective systems and processes for infection prevention and control

management and relevant audit within their clinical area.

o Educates

patients, relatives and staff as necessary.

o Participates

in meeting and promoting the health education needs of patients and carers.

Appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose

and treat patients, resulting in the safe and appropriate management of

patients with undifferentiated, differentiated and complex presentations.

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day)

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day).

Promote the role of the acute Oncology service and ensure referral processes and trigger alerts are in place to ensure appropriate timely referrals.

To improve the quality of the patient

experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of

patients, including issues pertaining to child protection and vulnerable

adults.

o Once

you have successfully completed your NMP you will be able to prescribe /

de-prescribe medicines for patients as per the legal requirements for their

professional regulatory body, National Prescribing Centre and national

guidelines and in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy

and Trust formulary.

o Develop

the skills to adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different

clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care.

o To

provide specialist advice on patient care to the healthcare team, taking into

account all aspects of clinical governance and act as a specialist resource

within the Trust.

o Initiates

prescribed treatment and medication (where appropriate).

o Screening

of patients for the early signs of disease and risk factors where appropriate

for role and department.

o Responsible

for rapidly evaluating the patients condition and response to therapeutic

interventions and treatment modalities, and modifies the plan of care for

optimal patient centred outcomes

o Responsible

for both initiating and then terminating an episode of care by either referring

on to another agency or by discharging the patient under supervision of

consultant/senior colleague.

o Contribute

to the review and development of clinical patient pathways to ensure a

standardised approach to care.

o Actively

implement effective systems and processes for infection prevention and control

management and relevant audit within their clinical area.

o Educates

patients, relatives and staff as necessary.

o Participates

in meeting and promoting the health education needs of patients and carers.

Appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose

and treat patients, resulting in the safe and appropriate management of

patients with undifferentiated, differentiated and complex presentations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Chemotherapy management experience
• Excellent clinical skills including knowledge and management of central lines and chemotherapy administration
• Evidence of developing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of existing national guidelines and standards in chemotherapy
• Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service
• Ability to work at an advanced level of practice
• Advanced and effective communication skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
• Receptive to change process

Desirable

• Clinical practice development
• High degree of manual dexterity
• Ability to work strategically across the Trust and other organisations with a wide range of professionals

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Registration
• Teaching & Assessing Certificate
• Recognised Chemotherapy Theory and Practice competence
• Level 4 assessor for chemotherapy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience as band 6.

Desirable

• Counselling Certificate
• Advanced communication skills course
• Clinical skills course
• Non-medical prescriber
• Degree qualification
• Teaching qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Highly self-motivated
• Confident
• Skills in identifying, designing and providing education, training and facilitate groups/workshops
• Professional credibility
• Assertive skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable

• Critical appraisal of research and the application of research to practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Chemotherapy management experience
• Excellent clinical skills including knowledge and management of central lines and chemotherapy administration
• Evidence of developing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of existing national guidelines and standards in chemotherapy
• Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service
• Ability to work at an advanced level of practice
• Advanced and effective communication skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
• Receptive to change process

Desirable

• Clinical practice development
• High degree of manual dexterity
• Ability to work strategically across the Trust and other organisations with a wide range of professionals

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Registration
• Teaching & Assessing Certificate
• Recognised Chemotherapy Theory and Practice competence
• Level 4 assessor for chemotherapy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience as band 6.

Desirable

• Counselling Certificate
• Advanced communication skills course
• Clinical skills course
• Non-medical prescriber
• Degree qualification
• Teaching qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Highly self-motivated
• Confident
• Skills in identifying, designing and providing education, training and facilitate groups/workshops
• Professional credibility
• Assertive skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable

• Critical appraisal of research and the application of research to practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day)

Ensure that all in-patients with complications of Oncology Chemotherapy are reviewed by the Oncology team within 24 hours of admission (or next working day).

Promote the role of the acute Oncology service and ensure referral processes and trigger alerts are in place to ensure appropriate timely referrals.

To improve the quality of the patient

experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of

patients, including issues pertaining to child protection and vulnerable

adults.

o Once

you have successfully completed your NMP you will be able to prescribe /

de-prescribe medicines for patients as per the legal requirements for their

professional regulatory body, National Prescribing Centre and national

guidelines and in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy

and Trust formulary.

o Develop

the skills to adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different

clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care.

o To

provide specialist advice on patient care to the healthcare team, taking into

account all aspects of clinical governance and act as a specialist resource

within the Trust.

o Initiates

prescribed treatment and medication (where appropriate).

o Screening

of patients for the early signs of disease and risk factors where appropriate

for role and department.

o Responsible

for rapidly evaluating the patients condition and response to therapeutic

interventions and treatment modalities, and modifies the plan of care for

optimal patient centred outcomes

o Responsible

for both initiating and then terminating an episode of care by either referring

on to another agency or by discharging the patient under supervision of

consultant/senior colleague.

o Contribute

to the review and development of clinical patient pathways to ensure a

standardised approach to care.

o Actively

implement effective systems and processes for infection prevention and control

management and relevant audit within their clinical area.

o Educates

patients, relatives and staff as necessary.

o Participates

in meeting and promoting the health education needs of patients and carers.

Appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose

and treat patients, resulting in the safe and appropriate management of

patients with undifferentiated, differentiated and complex presentations.

Experience

Essential

• Chemotherapy management experience
• Excellent clinical skills including knowledge and management of central lines and chemotherapy administration
• Evidence of developing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of existing national guidelines and standards in chemotherapy
• Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service
• Ability to work at an advanced level of practice
• Advanced and effective communication skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
• Receptive to change process

Desirable

• Clinical practice development
• High degree of manual dexterity
• Ability to work strategically across the Trust and other organisations with a wide range of professionals

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Registration
• Teaching & Assessing Certificate
• Recognised Chemotherapy Theory and Practice competence
• Level 4 assessor for chemotherapy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience as band 6.

Desirable

• Counselling Certificate
• Advanced communication skills course
• Clinical skills course
• Non-medical prescriber
• Degree qualification
• Teaching qualification.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Highly self-motivated
• Confident
• Skills in identifying, designing and providing education, training and facilitate groups/workshops
• Professional credibility
• Assertive skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable

• Critical appraisal of research and the application of research to practice