Acute Oncology

We would like to recruit a highly skilled, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Band 7/8a AOS ANP / Trainee fixed term for 8 months to cover maternity leave. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations and ordering diagnostic tests for cancer patients attending the Clinical Assessment Unit on both sites, who present unwell due to their treatment and/or disease. Using advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, prompt treatment plans or referrals will be initiated to effectively manage acute and chronic cancer-related complications and/or toxicities from systemic anti-cancer
treatments and/or radiotherapy.

The postholder will be involved in establishing, delivering and leading a comprehensive acute oncology service within the Trust in line with the Acute Oncology Measures outlined in the Manual for Cancer Services. Fundamentally working as an autonomous and advanced practitioner assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in an appropriate and timely
fashion.

The role is a key part of the Acute Oncology Team. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations and ordering diagnostic tests for cancer patients attending the trust, who present unwell due to their treatment and/or disease. Using advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, prompt treatment plans or referrals will be initiated to effectively manage acute and chronic cancer-related complications and/or toxicities from systemic anti-cancer treatments and/or radiotherapy. The post holder will be involved in the further development of the acute oncology service within the Trust in line with the Acute Oncology Measures outlined in the Manual for Cancer Services. Fundamentally working as an autonomous and advanced practitioner assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in an appropriate and timely fashion.

The post holder will be expected to work across both Sutton and Chelsea sites and be flexible to ensure the service is covered appropriately, particularly during periods of annual leave and study leave.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Provide clinical leadership and maintain credibility through practice and professional update.

Practice evidence based nursing care to ensure high quality care

Act as an expert nurse and resource for patients, families and staff.

Admit and discharge or transfer patients as their needs require.

Undertake advanced clinical assessments of acutely unwell oncology patients to enable prompt assessment, diagnosis and treatment according to agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.

Order and interpret blood tests and initiate appropriate action as required.

Order diagnostic tests and imaging as appropriate.