Advanced Haematology Nurse Practitioner | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Haematology. The ideal candidate will provide clinical assessments, document patient histories, and manage complex treatment plans in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include ordering investigations, administering medications, and performing essential procedures. This role demands autonomy, complex decision-making, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. The application deadline is December 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• High degree of autonomy and complex decision making.
• Experience in managing clinical care for haematology patients.
• Understanding of national and local protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment of haematological and oncological patients.
• Document medical histories and treatment plans for scrutiny.
• Order and interpret investigations, escalating as needed.
• Administer medications and non-medical authorize blood products.
• Perform clinical procedures such as lumbar punctures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical treatment initiation

Medication administration

Patient referrals

Education

Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Job description

The Haematology ANP role is an advanced cancer nursing role that crosses traditional professional boundaries, requiring a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. The post holder will work as part of a team of Haematology ANPs and SHOs providing a 24 hour service, 365 days a year. At night the post holder will manage clinical care in partnership with a dedicated SHO and SpR, as part of the on‑call medical team for inpatient cancer services. In the day, the post holder will continue to support and work collectively with the on‑call medical team, managing and triaging care of inpatient haematology patients, participating in Ward Rounds, performing relevant clinical procedures, attending outpatient clinics and providing care in day care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment of patients with a range of haematological and oncological disorders and initiate medical treatment or escalation as required.
• Document clear medical histories and treatments at all times to a standard that would be suitable for medico‑legal scrutiny.
• Investigate and arrange investigations for patients as clinically indicated and as per UCLH policies and local policy.
• Accurately order and interpret a range of investigations, with reference to local and national protocols and guidelines. Make treatment decisions based on the interpretation and escalate to Haem SHO/SpR/Consultant if any concerns.
• Administer medications under Patient Group Directives or prescribe within the individual’s scope of practice if a Qualified Independent Non‑Medical prescriber.
• Non‑medical authorization of appropriate blood products once undertaken local training.
• Perform specific procedures within scope of own practice, demonstrating safe clinical practice, high level of skill and using sound evidence and rationale e.g. bone marrow aspirate & trephines, lumbar punctures, etc.
• Refer patients to other specialist teams as required according to UCLH and local policies and protocols. Document all referrals clearly and monitor the response.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

Sites

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Application closes: Sunday 14 Dec 2025