Advanced Nurse Practitioner; ANP; Specialist Oncology Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Acute Oncology Assessment Unit at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is a nurse-led unit run by experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The unit provides unscheduled care to patients who present acutely unwell as a result of an oncological emergency or as a side effect of their cancer or cancer treatment.

Patients may be admitted from outpatient and day-case treatment areas within the hospital, or as unwell admissions from home. The unit also houses the Cancer Treatment Helpline, which provides specialist, dedicated oncology advice and support to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is a highly experienced clinical nurse responsible for providing direct advanced clinical care to patients with an oncological or haematological malignancy.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

• This is a one-year secondment.
• The post is based within the Acute Oncology Assessment Unit at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
• The current working pattern is Monday to Friday, day shift, covering the unit's opening hours of 8am to 8pm

You will be supported to independently utilise a broad range of advanced knowledge, skills and theory in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and initial management of the medical and nursing needs of patients with oncological or haematological malignancies.

You are responsible for the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing or new medical conditions and will demonstrate high levels of communication to liaise effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team while exercising a high degree of professional autonomy and making critical clinical judgements to meet the expectations and demands of the role, while working within agreed clinical protocols.

You will have an interest in acute oncology and haematology care and management and will be supported to develop your experience within this specialist area.

• Advanced clinical assessment and management skills relevant to oncology and haematology.
• Knowledge and understanding of oncological emergencies and complications associated with cancer and cancer treatment.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and initiate appropriate management of patients with complex medical and nursing needs.
• Knowledge and experience in the early recognition and management of clinical deterioration.
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise professional judgement within agreed clinical protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across the multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of advanced nursing practice and the ability to apply advanced knowledge, skills and theory to clinical practice.
• An interest in acute oncology and haematology care and a commitment to developing specialist knowledge and experience in this area.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Susan Macswan
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Telephone:
Email: susan.macswant

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