Advanced/Trainee Haematology Practitioner

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advanced/Trainee Haematology Practitioner to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing specialist input to haematology patients and managing complex cases in an outpatient setting. Candidates should possess a range of qualifications including RGN and relevant haematology experience. This position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment, emphasizing the Trust's values of ambition, respect, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in teaching and assessing.
• Experience in initiating clinical audits.
• Experience of change management.
• Evidence of higher level learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to haematology patients.
• Manage complex patients predominantly as an outpatient.
• Conduct critical procedures when required.
• Work alongside the wider Haematology team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching and assessing

Change management

Quality improvement

Education

RGN

ENB/ Degree course in haematology

Physical Health Assessment course

Clinical diagnostics course

Independent non-medical prescribing course

Teaching and Assessing qualification

Job description

Advanced/Trainee Haematology Practitioner

Have you got a passion for Haematology? Are you dynamic and compassionate with excellent communications skills? Have you got a desire for Advanced Practice?

The Haematology Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is a highly experienced and educated clinical professional who has developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a very high standard. They function as part of the medical team in haematology and oncology care and are empowered to make high-level clinical decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with haematological illness.

The Trust has now moved into Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and the Haematology Team are looking for an ACP (trainees with haematology experience will be considered) to join our team. The role will include taking an active role in clinics, MDT's and procedures

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist input to haematology patients

Applicants, once fully trained and qualified will be expected to accurately assess and manage complex patients to a high professional standard, predominantly as an outpatient. There will be an opportunity to undertake critical procedures and be part of our planned straight to test pathway for Lymphomas

You will also have high standards of communication skills to be able to discuss patients and their care with a wide range of different members of the MDT, including the patients parent consultant team.

Work alongside the wider Haematology team to ensure the best care is provided to our patients.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience in Teaching and assessing
• Experience of initiating/designing clinical audit and/or research studies
• Experience of change management and participating in quality improvement projects
• Experience of writing/implementing protocols/guidelines

Qualifications

• RGN
• ENB/ Degree course or equivalent haematology qualification
• Physical Health Assessment course
• Clinical diagnostics course (if not a component of physical assessment)
• Independent non-medical prescribing course (and approved by professional regulatory body) or working towards
• Advanced Practice qualification - with accreditation for completion of all theoretical and practical components of the ACCP curriculum as or working towards
• Independent and supplementary prescribing
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Evidence of higher level learning

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.

Lead Nurse / Matron Haematology and Chemotherapy