Job summaryRight to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaNetwork services are offering an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their team at Clatterbridge Wirral to work with the breast MDT to lead the implementation of a new clinical model for review of CDK4 inhibitors. This is a permanent post based at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Wirral.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about the specialist care needs of this patient group. They should be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills, organisational and multi-tasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced working environment. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to support, teach, develop and educate others and possess good leadership skills.
Main duties of the jobThe ANP will provide:
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Mastery
- Excellence (clinical)
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service.
To participate in quality initiatives within the division.
Work with the Multidisciplinary team to ensure that your cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through National Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans.
To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
To offer advice, support and education to clinical teams across the trust and network where appropriate
To offer the patient and families the skills of a Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner to discuss treatment for their cancer and provide symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care.
Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers.
Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient's changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice.
About usThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.We are -- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
DetailsDate posted03 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number158-26-215-SRG1
Job locationsThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExpertiseEssential- Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within cancer care.
- Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology
- Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Knowledge of national standards, policies and working knowledge of clinical governance.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice.
- In-depth specialist experience within specialist field
- Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to admission and discharge
Desirable- Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and oncology treatments including treatment induced side-effects
QualificationsEssential- Appropriate healthcare professional registration
- MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice/ACP
- Systemic Anti-Cancer (SACT) module/competency and SACT experience
- Non-medical prescribing qualification with portfolio supporting attainment of competency
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Recognised Leadership Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Advanced Life Support qualification.( only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
- IO needle insertion ( Only ANP's who participate in MET cover).
Desirable- Research qualification
- Psychological skills training-Level 2 training or above
ExperienceEssential- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets, change initiatives and service improvements
- Extensive post registration experience with recent experience at a senior level
- Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Leadership and mentoring skills to energise the team and motivate individuals
- Ability to influence and develop clinical services
- Demonstrates current knowledge of professional and NHS issues and the implication for clinical environment
- Enthusiasm and drive to improve practice through education and training
- Committed to continuing professional development of self and others
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExpertiseEssential- Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within cancer care.
- Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology
- Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Knowledge of national standards, policies and working knowledge of clinical governance.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice.
- In-depth specialist experience within specialist field
- Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to admission and discharge
Desirable- Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and oncology treatments including treatment induced side-effects
QualificationsEssential- Appropriate healthcare professional registration
- MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice/ACP
- Systemic Anti-Cancer (SACT) module/competency and SACT experience
- Non-medical prescribing qualification with portfolio supporting attainment of competency
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Recognised Leadership Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Advanced Life Support qualification.( only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
- IO needle insertion ( Only ANP's who participate in MET cover).
Desirable- Research qualification
- Psychological skills training-Level 2 training or above
ExperienceEssential- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets, change initiatives and service improvements
- Extensive post registration experience with recent experience at a senior level
- Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Leadership and mentoring skills to energise the team and motivate individuals
- Ability to influence and develop clinical services
- Demonstrates current knowledge of professional and NHS issues and the implication for clinical environment
- Enthusiasm and drive to improve practice through education and training
- Committed to continuing professional development of self and others
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
AddressThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
AddressThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:General Manager
Fiona Courtnell
fiona.courtnell@nhs.net
01515565889
DetailsDate posted03 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number158-26-215-SRG1
Job locationsThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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