Acute Oncology Advanced Clinical Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,274 - £73,496
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Camberwell, SE5 9RS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Work within the scope of their role, agreed and documented by their employer. Work within and across multi-professional teams and draw on the expertise of all members (including health and social care) to support and meet the persons needs and best interests to optimise the integration of their care. Establish and maintain effective communication to ensure collaborative working with other professionals and agencies (e.g. members of the MDT, CNS, specialist palliative care, hospice, community palliative care teams, primary care, AHP, cancer centre, social services)to ensure seamless, streamlined patient care. Manage and escalate medical emergencies appropriately. Identify and act appropriately on red flags. Assess, diagnose and collaboratively agree a way forward, including shared decision making and personalised care and support planning. Manage medical complexity. Complete episodes of care which may include referral for further assessment, treatment and care appropriately. Work with people and where appropriate, carers, to access appropriate treatment, diagnostics, care and support within the context ofindividuals preferences, priorities and needs. Provide continuity of care in collaboration with the person, considering all of their physical, mental and psychosocial challenges. Use interactions with each person to facilitate and enable changes in behaviour that can have a positive impact on the persons health and wellbeing. Leadership, Education and Training Provide leadership and vision to ensure a high quality coordinated service. This will include supporting the further development of AcuteOncology services within the hospital and community to expedite diagnosis and where possible reduce length of stay. Be responsible for development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines for the AOS, in conjunction with the Clinicallead for AOS and Lead Nurse for Cancer. Be the senior practitioner leading and line managing any additional AOS nursing staff, ensuring managerial responsibilities are fulfilledand discharged. Use knowledge of national practice to develop ACP and MDT practice within the AOS service. Ensuring the Acute Oncology Service communication links, pathways and methods of referral between primary, secondary and tertiarycare and specialist services including palliative care is readily available to staff. To lead on the promotion of the AOS across the trust, into primary, secondary and tertiary care working with the trusts communicationdepartments and cancer information centres and local contacts. Evaluate service delivery against agreed key performance targets, National Quality Measures, identify areas for improvement andinitiate change. Work with the lead clinician to support preparation of Cancer Peer Review and implementation of agreed action plans. Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service. Attend appropriate SEL ACN AOS specific delivery groups, projects and initiatives. To be core member of the local CUP MDM; work closely with GSTT CUP MDM (via tele link or in person if required). Link with DH AOS delivery group and meet regularly Proactively participate in the prevention and investigation of complaints and take constructive action to change practice whennecessary. To proactively manage risk and be familiar with risk management processes and escalation procedures. Take a lead role in monitoring and reviewing of the competency based training programmes and the completion of assessment skills forall staff who require these skills and knowledge. Support the AOS/CUP team and oncology cancer CNSs workforce Deliver on going AOS teaching at the trust doctors induction; ED and acute assessment units medical and nursing staff Participate in the cancer nurses training programme delivering AOS specific training for ward nurses; chemotherapy team andcommunity nursing team Provide expert advice and education to nurses, medical staff and AHPs with particular focus on delivery of AOS in challenged areas orwhen concerns arises. Lead on developing and participating in programmes of care aimed at empowering patients/carers to manage complications oftreatment or disease. Disseminate expert knowledge and support nursing and medical staff by providing placement experience, giving insight into specialist role.

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