Engages in a wide range of duties with some responsibility, guided and supervised as needed.

Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

Uses knowledge to make informed decisions, taking ownership of work, and actively reviewing its effectiveness.

Adheres to standards, policies, and protocols within the bounds of their expertise.

Operates independently and collaboratively under the leadership of a registered nurse or AHP.

Follows defined parameters to deliver care according to agreed plans and protocols

Possesses a versatile skill set, catering to local health populations, considering unique perspectives of individuals, families, and/or carers.

Rooted in providing holistic and personalised care, supporting the entire care process.

Working whilst guided by standard operating procedures and protocols.

Actively contributes to service development, making judgements, planning activities, and demonstrating a commitment to ongoing self-development.

Plays a vital role in enhancing the overall quality of patient care within cancer services.

Education and Accreditation

Skilled Practitioners

Problem-Solving and Contribution

Role in Care Provision

Healthcare professionals gain qualifications and licenses after completing accredited education and training recognized by respected bodies.

Possess a wealth of comprehensive, specialized knowledge—both factual and theoretical—with a keen awareness of boundaries within their expertise.

Creatively leverage knowledge to solve problems, make analytical judgments, and actively contribute to both service and self-development.

Lead, coordinate, and evaluate evidence-based, personalized, and compassionate care.

Accountability and Autonomy

Management of Complex Care Needs

Health Promotion and Prevention

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assume accountability for actions and delegations, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously or as equal partners with diverse professionals.

Expertise extends to providing care for individuals with complex mental, physical, cognitive, and behavioural needs, as well as those at the end of life.

Make significant contributions to promoting health, protecting well-being, and preventing illness. Empower people to make choices and manage their own care whenever possible.

Take charge of supervising students, staff, or training initiatives, underscoring their comprehensive role in the healthcare landscape.

In-depth Knowledge and Leadership

Specialist Skills and Capabilities

Collaborative Patient Care

Clinical Problem Solving

· Possess a critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge, either as generalists with a special interest or specialists with focused expertise

· Manage and lead responsibilities within their role

· Acquire specialist knowledge, skills, and capabilities directly related to their sphere of practice

· Consult with patients, their families, and the multi-professional team to conduct assessments of patient needs

· Devise and evaluate complex care plans through a comprehensive approach

· Evaluate and analyze clinical problems using their in-depth knowledge, seeking and applying relevant evidence, enhanced techniques, interventions, and equipment to make informed clinical decisions.

Adaptability and Innovation

Educational Role

Research and Development

Adherence to Protocols and Boundaries

· Deliver enhanced clinical care amid continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation, and rapidly evolving technologies.

· Utilize analysis and deep knowledge to manage complex interventions effectively

· Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their conditions or support the multidisciplinary team in doing so.

· Participate in clinical audits and research projects, implementing changes as required.

· Contribute to the development and updating of practice protocols, guidelines, and procedures at the local level.

· Work within national and local protocols where available.

· Recognize the boundaries of their practice, knowing when and to whom patients should be referred.

Delegation and Accountability

Initiative and Creativity

Team Performance and Service Development

· Delegate work to other members of the multidisciplinary team, taking accountability for the delegated activity.

· Demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems.

· Have some responsibility for team performance and service development.

· Consistently undertake self-development, contributing to the continual advancement of their professional skills

Holistic Expertise

Clinical Awareness

Innovation and Responsibility

Demonstrated Expertise

· Merging advanced clinical skills with research, education and clinical leadership

· Possessing a critical awareness of knowledge issues within the field and at the interface between different fields

· Being innovative and shouldering responsibility for developing and changing practice and/or services in a complex and unpredictable environment

· Demonstrating expertise within their defined scope of practice

Independent Clinical Management

Collaboration Across Boundaries

Regional Leadership

Adhere to National Standards

· Managing clinical care independently at the highest level, overseeing the entire process from an individual’s presentation to the conclusion of the episode. This may include admission, referral, discharge, or care at home

· Collaborating as an integral part of the broader health and social care team and transcending traditional professional boundaries.

· Working across the service, network, and/or regionally, leading and influencing practice development and service improvements

· Satisfying all the requirements of their nation to be recognized as an Advanced Practitioner.

Cutting-Edge Specialised Knowledge

Leadership and Analytical Prowess

Driving Service Improvement and Innovation

Pioneering Research and Knowledge Generation

Knowledge Transfer and Mobilization

· Requiring highly specialized knowledge, some at the forefront of their field, serving as the bedrock for original thinking and/or research.

· Being leaders with substantial responsibility, equipped with the ability to research and analyze intricate processes.

· Holding responsibility for service improvement, development, and innovation.

· Generating new knowledge about the best treatment and care by actively seeking and implementing evidence to enhance health and care outcomes.

· Leading the transfer and mobilization of new knowledge, utilizing implementation science methods to address high-priority questions related to service delivery.

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Leading at the “Leading Edge”

Diverse Responsibilities

Nationwide Recognition

Transformational Leadership in Patient Care

· Applying expert knowledge and leading strategic change across entire systems through ongoing clinical development and research.

· Operating at the ‘leading edge’ of their profession, developing and consolidating clinical expertise through interdisciplinary research and clinical leadership.

· May encompass considerable clinical and/or management responsibilities, accountability for service delivery, or a leading role in education or commissioning.

·  Satisfying all the requirements of their nation to be recognized as a consultant practitioner.

· Transforming the way care is developed and delivered, leading partnerships with patients, the public, clinical academic experts, and other stakeholders to make improvements locally, nationally, and internationally.