Virtually Assessed Pathway (VAP) Assessor inCardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED MON 16 DEC 2024

Band 5: £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum PERMANENT
CANCER

Velindre Cancer Centre r0RjSXaG

Opportunity to work in an award-winning service at Velindre Cancer Centre, contributing to innovative cancer care.

Ability to build long-term relationships with patients, providing continuity of care throughout their cancer journey.

Flexibility in working hours, with options for part-time, full-time, job share, or compressed hours to accommodate personal schedules.

Engagement in a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing professional development and teamwork skills.

Active participation in clinical governance and service development, allowing for a direct impact on improving patient care.

Opportunity to improve communication skills by working with diverse patient populations, including those who speak Welsh and English.

Role as a keyworker, allowing for a significant impact on patient care and support while acting as a named nurse.

The Virtually Assessed Pathway (VAP) Assessor at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff will join a small team of nurses and pharmacy technicians to provide remote clinical assessments for patients requiring chemotherapy or systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) within 2-3 days. This role involves analyzing blood results, authorizing SACT, and managing patient care throughout their cancer treatment journey, fostering a strong relationship with patients through ongoing assessments.

The post holder will assess care needs, develop and evaluate care programs, and contribute to clinical governance initiatives. Flexibility in working hours is offered, allowing for part-time, full-time, or job-share arrangements. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and may involve acting as the named nurse for designated patients. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, but candidates fluent in either Welsh or English are encouraged to apply.

The Virtually Assessed Pathway clinic (VAP) is an award winning service, unique to Velindre Cancer Centre, This post holder will be joining a small team of nurses and pharmacy technicians led by independent prescribers. Patients who are due chemotherapy or SACT in the following 2 - 3 days are clinically assessed over the telephone and their blood results analysed. The SACT can then be authorised.

The VAP service is not just a pre SACT assessment clinic, we manage the patients' cancer pathway and as a result we become part of their journey. We maintain continuity of care and as a result we develop a relationship with our patients as we often assess them before each SACT for months at a time.

The VAP clinic currently works with the following teams assessing patients on suitable regimens from the following cancer sites

Colorectal / Breast / Urology / Gynae / Skin.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments and flexible working to meet the needs of patients.

The working week hours can be flexible. This job can be part time / full time/ job share. We can consider compressed weekly hours.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

To work with patients and their carers to determine in partnershipthe assessment of patient needs. Working collaboratively with themulti disciplinary/multi agency team.
To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to inpatientand outpatient on the care of patients when requested.
To act as the named nurse/ keyworker for designated individuals
To ensure that patients receive care according to plan,delegating the care to be given to other members of the team asappropriate.

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To work as a Virtually Assessed Pathway (VAP) Assessor in the UK, you typically need a combination of specific skills, qualifications, and experiences. While exact requirements can vary by organization or program, here are some key skills and qualifications often sought for this role:

Skills and Competencies

1. Assessment Skills:

- Strong understanding of assessment techniques and methodologies.

- Ability to evaluate and provide constructive feedback on candidates’ performance.

2. Subject Matter Expertise:

- Extensive knowledge in the specific field or area of assessment relevant to the VAP.

3. Professional Judgement:

- Ability to make informed decisions regarding candidate competencies and readiness.

4. Communication Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate feedback clearly.

- Ability to communicate effectively with candidates and other stakeholders.

5. Interpersonal Skills:

- Strong rapport-building skills to create a supportive environment for candidates.

- Ability to remain impartial and fair during assessments.

6. Technical Proficiency:

- Familiarity with virtual assessment platforms and technologies.

- Basic IT skills to navigate software and manage virtual assessment tools.

7. Organizational Skills:

- Ability to manage time effectively and work with multiple candidates simultaneously.

- Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate records of assessments.

8. Adaptability:

- Ability to adapt assessment strategies to different learning styles and needs.

9. Confidentiality and Integrity:

- Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality in assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Relevant Qualifications:

- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., education, psychology, or the specific vocational area being assessed).

2. Assessment or Teaching Qualifications:

- Qualifications such as a Certificate in Education, Teaching Qualification, or specific assessor awards (e.g., Assessor Awards such as A1, D32/D33).

3. Experience in Assessment:

- Previous experience in assessment, whether in educational settings or in industry-specific evaluations.

4. Professional Development:

- Continuous professional development to stay updated with assessment practices and tools.

5. Knowledge of Regulations and Standards:

- Understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing assessments in the UK.

Additional Considerations

- Depending on the specific role, you may also need to undergo specific training or accreditation related to the VAP or similar assessment programs.

- Familiarity with inclusivity practices to support diverse candidates could also be beneficial.

Virtually Assessed Pathway (VAP) Assessor inCardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED MON 16 DEC 2024

Velindre Cancer Centre r0RjSXaG

About us You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

About us
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.