Job Description

An exciting new position has arisen for an Acute Oncology Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role at University Hospitals Sussex.



The ACP role will work predominantly within Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) to support the ambulatory management of cancer patients presenting with complications and/or toxicities from cancer or treatment.



The ACP will support with improving efficiency in the admission pathways by developing new pathways with the same day emergency care (SDEC) teams to reduce incidence of patients attending the emergency department.



The role will also include service development, research and audit. The ACP will demonstrate in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of cancer-related emergency presentations, as well as cancer treatments and associated side effects.



Explore and initiate innovative ways of collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to continuously improve the care of emergency cancer patients that attend hospitals.

To support practice and in-business continuity work at an advanced, highly specialist level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of cancer and encompassing advanced assessment and clinical management skills that are evidence based.

Demonstrate high levels of interpersonal and specialist technical skills in managing teams and collaborating with other ACPs when caring for patients with Acute Oncology needs.

Discuss and reflect on complex case management.

To use highly developed and specialist knowledge to advise other staff on the investigations and treatment required by cancer patients during their emergency admission.

To use advanced communication skills in the management of Acute Oncology team to support the team to manage delivering complex information to patient/carers that facilitate their understanding to assist them in decision making processes.

Collaborate with nurses and AHPs in general ward areas supporting their educational needs in developing their skills in caring for patients with acute oncology needs, particularly when communicating sensitive issues.



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Assessment and management of patients presenting with toxicities or complications of cancer or treatment.

Physical assessment, formation of differential diagnoses and plan for treatment of cancer patients in SDEC and SACT unit.

To be available to all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert advice on all matters pertaining to acute oncology issues and presentations.

To lead and support all professionals in co-ordinating the patient journey and ensure high standards of written and verbal advice is available to patients, relatives, carers, the MDT, and external stakeholders.



To function as a change agent particularly with regard to the introduction of evidence-based practice where appropriate, network and national policy

To provide support for the Acute Oncology CNS teams across all four sites, offering specialist clinical advice and to be responsible for, assist in and record their development and training.

Utilise national and local policies and initiatives that impact on the patients and healthcare workers and implements these into local specialist practice.

Develop and implement changes to policies and guidelines in specialist field of practice.

Work collaboratively with Cancer Networks in moving the complex acute oncology agenda forward.

Initiate and lead the audit agenda in Acute Oncology.

Lead the development of robust data collection.

Support with and lead on education, both within oncology and within the wider AHP and medical workforce.