Gynaecology Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ACP
The closing date is 27 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gynaecology oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Gynaecology oncology specialist Nursing team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This role is based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, however you will be required to travel between our network hospital sites. The post holder will support the team delivering nurse led services for patients receiving treatment with Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy

You should possess excellent communication and advanced clinical skills, be highly motivated and ideally have a back ground in cancer nursing.

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support to patient's experiencing the side effects associated with treatment, as well as providing education and support to staff throughout the trust.

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. They should be able to work autonomously and as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to maintain and deliver a high quality of care

Main duties of the job
They will practice the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice:

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Facilitation of Education and Learning
• Leadership
• Evidence, Research and Development

They will:-Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care,making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinicalskills assessment, diagnosis and treatment within an agreedscope of practice.They will order investigations and prescribe medications withinthe capacity of non-medical prescribing.

Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and clientsAdvocate and contribute to the development of an organisationalculture that supports continuous learning and development,evidence-based practice and succession planning.

To provide clear leadership and direction to support both themedical and nursing teams acting as a role model for the Trust,presenting a positive image to patients and staff.As a clinical leader they have the freedom and authority to actand accept the responsibility and accountability for thoseactions.

Critically engage in research activity, adhering to good researchpractice guidance, so that evidence based strategies aredeveloped and applied to enhance quality, safety, productivityand value for money

About us
The 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

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 158-26-135-SRG1
Job locations: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L7 8YA, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Appropriate healthcare professional registration
• MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice/ACP
• Non Medical prescribing qualification with portfolio supporting attainment of competency
• Recognised Leadership qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Advanced Communications Skills training
• Recognised Teaching qualification
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
• Advanced Life Support qualification.( only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
• IO needle insertion ( Only ANP's who participate in MET cover)
• Experience of working in an oncology setting
• Previous chemotherapy experience

Desirable

• Research Qualification
• Psychological skills training Level 2 training or above

Knowledge and Expertise
Essential

• 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 treatment induced side effects

Experience
Essential

• Experience of writing policies and procedures
• Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets, change initiatives and service improvement
• 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

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.

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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L7 8YA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Network Services
Sarah Arch
sarah.arch@nhs.net
07787698250