Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to join the SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) team as a Specialist Practitioner (Advanced) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.
We are looking for nurses who have experience of working autonomously in a hospital setting and running nurse led clinics. Ideally you would have completed your history taking, physical assessment and non-medical prescribing course however we would not exclude aspiring nurses who would like to be part of this team.
As a trainee you could start as a Band 6 and be supported to undertake these courses as part the pathway.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 7 contract upon appointment. Both Band 6 and Band 7 appointments are offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a progressive role to undertake set competencies and training to progress towards a Specialist Practitioner (Advanced). The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing/AHP for a defined patient/client group, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient / client caseload. The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support Divisions regarding the overall management of the service.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Capable of attaining Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master’s degree or equivalence within relevant speciality within 2 years.
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice including SACT passport
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practic
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Clinical experience within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Team leadership role
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This advert is for SACT Specialist Practitioner (Advanced) - Progessive 6 to 7 with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 months). The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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