Red Cell Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Transformationunitgm; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Red Cell Advanced Clinical Practitioner, focusing on innovative care for sickle cell disease patients. This role involves expert assessment, clinical decision-making, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a Nursing BSc, relevant qualifications, and extensive experience in haematology. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Independent/non-medical prescribing qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and care for sickle cell disease patients.
• Lead clinical decision-making autonomously and collaboratively.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Clinical System Proficiency

Education

Nursing BSc

Teaching Qualification

Post-registration Qualification in Relevant Specialty

MSc in ACP or Equivalent

Job description

Main details

Main area: Clinical Haematology
Grade: NHS AfC Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (extended to March 2027)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours/week (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm)
Job ref: 391-NMUH-7109495

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: North Middlesex University Hospital
Town: Edmonton, London
Salary: £59,490 - £66,239 per annum (including HCAS, pro-rata for LTFT)
Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59

Red Cell Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

Are you a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner passionate about innovation and health equity? Join North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust as a Red Cell ACP, leading in one of the UK’s innovative haematology initiatives.

About the role

This role involves being a core member of the NHSE Sickle Cell ED Bypass Pathway, enabling patients in crisis to bypass emergency departments for specialist care. As a substantive ACP, you will shape and sustain this care model, providing timely, high-quality, patient-centered treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties

• Provide expert assessment, treatment, and care planning for sickle cell disease patients.
• Lead clinical decision-making autonomously and collaboratively.
• Prescribe independently following national guidance and Trust policies.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and staff education.
• Assist in developing a 24/7 service aligned with NHSE commitments.

Working for our organisation

North Mid is part of the North Central London ICS, working closely with NHS and local authority partners across Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. We focus on shared decision-making, training, and providing excellent clinical care, including training medical students from UCL and St George’s, and nursing students from Middlesex and City Universities.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Provide expert assessment and care for sickle cell disease.
• Lead clinical decision-making and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe independently per guidelines and policies.
• Support service development and quality improvement.
• Work towards a 24/7 service in line with NHSE.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Nursing BSc
• Independent/non-medical prescribing qualification
• Registered Nurse/Practitioner
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant specialty
• Teaching qualification
• Minimum 2.5 years’ experience, MSc in ACP or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in Red Cell or Haematology at Band 7 or above
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in acute inpatient care
• Leadership and change management experience
• Research application in clinical practice
• Clinical audit experience
• Teaching experience
• Financial and budget management experience

Skills and attributes

• Knowledge of haemoglobinopathy/red cell specialty
• Competent in phlebotomy, cannulation, IV drug administration, PCA management
• Independent work and workload prioritization
• Professional accountability understanding
• IT and clinical system proficiency
• Punctuality, reliability, professional role model
• Excellent communication skills

Personal qualities

• Effective communicator from diverse backgrounds
• Organized, adaptable, calm under pressure
• Collaborative and compassionate
• Resource management and supervision knowledge
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, equality
• Committed to professional development

Additional info

Must have UK professional registration. Post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.