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The AOS service provides unscheduled care to patients presenting / becoming unwell in out-patient and day case treatment areas, GP referrals or emergency admissions as well as those accessing services via the Cancer Treatment Helpline. A nurse led model of care underpins the AOS service which is run by experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Staff within the AOS work collaboratively to assess and manage unwell patients with cancer which may be a new diagnosis, acute toxicity or side effects of anti-cancer treatments and importantly oncological emergencies such as MSCC. They liaise closely with not only primary teams but on call teams. The role of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) within the Acute Oncology Service based at QEUH is that of a highly experienced clinical nurse responsible for providing direct advanced clinical care within Specialist Oncology Services. The post holder will independently utilise a broad range of advanced knowledge, skills and theory in the initial management of medical and nursing needs of patients within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. A fundamental part of the ANP role is to assess, diagnose and manage the clinical needs of patients. The ANP will 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. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role working within the guidelines of agreed clinical protocols. Applications are sought preferably but not exclusively from experienced nurses who have or are currently undertaking advanced practice roles within an acute care setting which would include but is not exclusive to, acute medicine, surgical, oncology/ haematology who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Essentially, the post holder must have at least 3 years oncology specific experience. Competence in the provision of acute care to the highest standard is required, as well as evidence of sound clinical decision making and prescribing practice, with knowledge and training equivalent to masters level or the commitment to undertake the required pathway. Must have or be committed to completing clinical assessment course and NMP training. Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration and provide evidence of continuing professional development. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills to support working across professional boundaries.
Informal Contact: Sarah McCann, Tel No: 0141 301 7643 / 07368381304
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