Job Description

The Virtually Assessed Pathway clinic (VAP) is an award - winning service, unique to Velindre Cancer Centre. The post holder will be joining a small team of nurses and pharmacy technicians as one of the 7 Independent Prescribers who work within the VAP Service. 50% of their job plan will also be in face to face clinics working alongside the Consultant / medical team in their parent clinic. Each IP will be have 2 or 3 cancer sites within their scope of prescribing practice.



The VAP clinic is not just a pre SACT assessment clinic, we manage the patients' cancer pathway and as a result we become part of their journey. We maintain continuity of care and as a result we develop a relationship, assessing the patient before each cycle of treatment for months at a time.



The VAP clinic currently works with the following teams assessing and prescribing for patients on suitable regimens from the following cancer sites Colorectal / Breast / Urology / Gynae / Skin/ Hepatobiliary/ UGI /Lung .



A key aspect of the role includes working as part of site-specific teams in face to face clinics as an independent prescriber (IP) in the SACT pre assessment clinics. Experience in these cancer sites would be beneficial but is not essential.



This job plan will require approximately 80% Clinical and 20% clinic admin or focusing on the remaining practice pillars, leadership and management, education and research.



The VAP service is a virtual pre SACT assessment clinic, telephoning patients 2-3 days before each cycle of SACT is due, clinically assessing their fitness to proceed, interpreting the blood results and prescribing the SACT. The Pre SACT assessment is usually undertaken by a Band 5/6 very experienced Nurse or Pharmacy Technician and the IP prescribes based on that assessment.



Velindre Cancer Centre currently offers non-medical prescribing (NMP) clinics for all solid tumour sites and there will be opportunities within a wide range of specialties offering opportunities for development



Work as an autonomous prescriber utilising clinical assessment, medication and diagnostic skills to provide and prescribe care and treatment for patient receiving anti-cancer therapies, within a pre-determined/agreed scope of practice



Support the Virtual Assessment Patient Service as an independent prescriber



Support education and development of other staff within scope of practice and ensure evidence-based use of medicines



Provide expert clinical advice and work collaboratively with other health professionals



Undertake service evaluation, improvement and audit



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.



Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.



If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.



Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/



Velindre Cancer Centre is a non-surgical tertiary centre treating patients with solid tumours, and it is our mission to deliver great care and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce which continues to grow and develop.



With our New Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) offering world-class NHS facility that delivers unrivalled care for cancer patients across southeast Wales. It will be an inspiring workplace for our dedicated staff to thrive and support internationally renowned cancer research and collaboration across the region. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.



For further information or informal visits please contact



Tej Quine . VAP Services Lead Nurse. tej.quine@wales.nhs.uk



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