Oncology Assistant Practitioner

Main area Oncology Assistant Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (short-term funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 158-25-202-AHP Employer The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool Town Liverpool Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/12/2025 23:59 Oncology Assistant Practitioner NHS AfC: Band 4 In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible. Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or ccf-tr.recruitment@nhs.net at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview. If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates. Right to work: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on thegov.uk website . Job overview Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa This exciting new opportunity has risen for an motivated and enthusiastic individual to work alongside the occupational therapy and physiotherapy team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This is a 12 month fixed term post to support the development of the new CAR-T pathway. You will receive comprehensive induction and training, regular peer support, in-service training and regular clinical supervisions. The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Liverpool site, travel may be required across sites. Main duties of the job The Assistant Practitioner will be directly involved in the delivery of the therapy interventions at different stages of the patient's treatment pathway. The assistant practitioner will be required to review and treat patients without direct supervision, in addition to carrying out delegated tasks provided by the physiotherapists and occupational therapists leading the CAR-T therapy pathway. The primary goal is to help patients maintain or improve their independence and quality of life. The post holder will be encouraged to work as part of a multi-disciplinary, utilising excellent interpersonal skills with the inpatient setting and with external services. Working for our organisation The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. We are - Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Person specification Qualifications Level 3 qualification in relevant subjects or significant experience in relevant healthcare field Level 2 functional skills (Equivalent to GCSE grade 4) Level 4/5 apprenticeship such as assistant practitioner in health care apprenticeship (Level 5 qualification such as foundation degree relevant to health care Knowledge and Expertise Knowledge of assistant practitioner role Good understanding of the roles of allied health professionals Able to demonstrate awareness of NHS purpose and who it serves Awareness of own scope of practice and when to seek support Solid foundation knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology: Understanding body systems and how impairments affect function Ability to conduct non-complex therapy initial assessments Knowledge of gait re-education, mobility aids, stairs and equipment provision To have the knowledge of goal setting and appropriate basic treatment plans Knowledge of oncology diagnosis and treatment pathways Knowledge of data collection and audit Evidence of CPD e.g. short courses, formal training or experience relevant to role Familiarity with outcome measures Experience Experience working with patients in healthcare/ relevant area Demonstrate ability to work within a team / group Experience of working independently under the guidance of registered staff Experience working in different NHS settings i.e. inpatients, outpatients and community Understanding of MDT working If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview via email. Please ensure you regularly check your emails (including junk folders) following your application and let us know if you have any problems. If you would prefer for us to communicate with you in a different way, or need adjustments to the interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 556 5176 or ccf-tr.recruitment@nhs.net . The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post - further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post-DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee. The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk. The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'. We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks for LGBTQ+, disability and long terms conditions, international and ethnically diverse staff and a menopause network. The Trust also hold Disability Confident Level 2 Status and provide supporting policies and processes to enable staff with disabilities and long term conditions to work in a way that best meets their needs. Employer certification / accreditation badges This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr