Advanced Nurse Practitioner | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton - ref. c80803915
With mentor support (nursing and medical), the ANP will integrate into the existing ANP/Specialist Doctor team working as an autonomous practitioner to carry out extended roles.
A fundamental part of the ANP role will be to undertake routine advanced physical assessment of the day care SACT patients including assessing these patients prior to each treatment using thorough history taking, clinical examination, arranging relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, radiographs), prescribing SACT and other supportive medications.The ANP will also have skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing or new medical conditions. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving services and quality. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and you will be required to have extensive post registration experience in oncology/haematology care.
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills are required to work as a core member of the team, working autonomously is essential.
**Permanent or Fixed Term with Cross site Working opportunity**
The Royal Marsden Private Care has made significant investment in developing new ways of working for senior cancer nurses as Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) in Private Patient Medical Day Unit (PPMDU). The Royal Marsden currently operates from two centres, in Chelsea and Sutton, has a Medical Day Unit at Kingston Hospital and recently opened a dedicated private diagnostics and treatment centre in Cavendish Square. With mentor support (nursing and medical), the ANP will integrate into the existing ANP/Specialist Grade Doctor team in Sutton PPMDU, working as an autonomous practitioner to carry out their extended roles which will include:
- ª Clinical leadership to the nursing teams, maintaining credibility through practice and provide a high quality and safe patient service, which exceeds patient expectations.
- ª Routine management of the day care patients assessing them for systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and supportive therapies.
- ª 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.
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- The ANP will undertake routine advanced physical assessment of the day care SACT patients including assessing these patients prior to each treatment using thorough history taking, clinical examination, arranging relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, radiographs), prescribing SACT and other supportive medications, and arranging appropriate follow up, when necessary.
- Presenting and attending PPMDU Consultant rounds – preparing SACT clinic and Outpatient lists in conjunction with the team.
- To provide support and advice to nursing, medical and allied health professional’s therapy staff in relation to the management of the SACT patient.
- To provide support and advice to patients and their carers relating to their chemotherapy and any procedures.
- To obtain informed consent from patients prior to starting their first chemotherapy cycle and ongoing cycles.
- Using assessment skills and advanced clinical decision making to formulate a diagnosis, 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025