Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join our Advanced Clinical Practitioner team here at Northumbria Healthcare working within the Oncology service (specialising in breast) Trust-wide.

It will be expected that through completion of MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and supportive experiential learning, that the post holder will show high levels of autonomy across the four pillars of practice including clinical practice, leadership, education and research/audit. The ACP will be pivotal in developing the wider clinical oncology service, working closely with the visiting Oncologists (based at Newcastle Hospital trust), Oncology CNS's. It is expected that approximately 20% of the post holders time will be spent in leadership, education and research/audit and quality improvement. A specific Job Plan will be negotiated on completion of academic work and appropriate time and resources allocated to each pillar.

This advert is open to those who are aspiring to be an ACP in oncology and we would support applications for 30hrs to 37.5hrs.

Please note
Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification

Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be supported to complete a 3 year, part time MSc programme in Advanced clinical Practice. They will be supported by the ACP Oncology & Acute Oncology lead, Clinical Supervisor will be provided from the Consutlant Oncologist Team to work independently and transition into their role as their course is ending. Following this they will spend a period consolidating their clinical skills, developing independent practice and working towards being and independent practitioner.

Annex 20
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.

For further information on Annex 20, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles

About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Details
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 319-8175700GH
Job locations: Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for Band 7 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of participation in clinical audit
• Experience of implementing evidence based practice
• Extensive demonstrable experience in specialty / clinical area
• Evidence the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope, and demonstrate application of the capabilities to these, in an approach that is appropriate to the individual role, setting and scope.

Desirable

• Experience of leading clinical governance
• Experience of research activity
• Experience of Service Improvement / Quality Improvement / Practice Development
• Experience of developing evidence based protocols and clinical guidelines.

Other Requirements
Essential

• You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
• Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
• Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.

Desirable

• Management and leadership qualification
• IR(ME)R training
• ALS / APLS
• Major Incident Training
• Prescribing qualification (where legally permitted)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Oncology Day Unit/Oncology ACP
Kate Mitchell
kate.mitchell@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
07967816088