NHS
Haematology (Malignant/Non-Malignant) - Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
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- To act as an expert Haematology ACP, to demonstrate expert clinical competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs of cancer patients receiving SACT, and in treatment follow up and ongoing clinical review and surveillance.
- To assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and practice and to strive to the highest standards of practice.
- To act as an expert Haematology ACP, to demonstrate expert clinical competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs of cancer patients receiving SACT, and in treatment follow up and ongoing clinical review and surveillance.
- To assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and practice and to strive to the highest standards of practice.
- Current Professional registration eg NMC
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific or equivalent experience
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- MSc level qualification or equivalent evidenced experience
- Demonstrable post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
- Ability to apply research to clinical practice
- Knowledge of national standards and policy that inform best practice (for example: NICE/ Department of Health guidelines)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written, IT and verbal
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Haematology qualification
- Evidence and experience of involvement with research and audit
- Ability to think strategically in relation to long-term service development
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Current Professional registration eg NMC
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific or equivalent experience
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- MSc level qualification or equivalent evidenced experience
- Demonstrable post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
- Ability to apply research to clinical practice
- Knowledge of national standards and policy that inform best practice (for example: NICE/ Department of Health guidelines)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written, IT and verbal
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Haematology qualification
- Evidence and experience of involvement with research and audit
- Ability to think strategically in relation to long-term service development
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Job summary
The Haematology Advanced Practitioner (AP) will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
If you undertake a Trainee ACP pathway - This will be in line with NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate (NHSWTE) requirements. You will follow a robust and structured ACP pathway which will lead to qualification and accreditation as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, following completion of the training pathway. The requirements of this Job Description are aimed at fully qualified Band 8A ACPs which a Trainee will be expected to meet after completing their training.
Practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area of Haematology - advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment, the management of and the early intervention for patients with a primary haematology diagnosis prescribed Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), within an agreed scope of practice.
Developingnew ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.
The post holder will deliver an 80% clinical component to their role and 20% related to clinical audit, teaching, continuous professional development, research, and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
o To act as an expert Haematology ACP, to demonstrate expert clinical competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs of cancer patients receiving SACT, and in treatment follow up and ongoing clinical review and surveillance.
o To assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and practice and to strive to the highest standards of practice
o Contribute appropriately to clinical governance activities that relate to the area of practice and patient group
o Be involved in planning and implementing standards of care, practice guidelines and integrated care pathways, and to continually evaluate the quality of patient care
o To have oversight and support the Haematology service and site-specific team in implementing and embedding the needs of patients into care pathways
o Challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients to improve health outcomes
About us
The Haematology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) comprises a group of expert doctors, nurses and other health care professionals with a special interest in the diagnosis, treatment and management of people with Haematological diagnosis.
The team meets on a weekly basis to discuss, in confidence, all newly referred patients with a haematology diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis).
This approach ensures that all necessary investigations are carried out as quickly as possible and an agreed programme of treatment is planned which is specific to the patient's needs. Treatment options are then discussed with the patient and their family and started without delay. The Haematology MDT links into other health care professionals in primary and secondary care as appropriate, to ensure a seamless service is provided which meets the patient's whole needs.
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Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
388-7093255-NMC
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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Role requirement
Essential
Desirable
Role requirement
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.