Trainee SACT Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Haematology)

NHS; Frimley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service in the UK is seeking a Trainee SACT Advanced Clinical Practitioner to support Haematology patients receiving SACT. This role focuses on advanced assessment and clinical skills, fostering an independent but collaborative work style in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in SACT and experience with Haematological patients, with a salary range of £50,008 to £56,908 per annum.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Training in clinical skills

Qualifications

• Recent SACT experience is essential.
• Must have current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP.
• Experience of running nurse led caseload.

Responsibilities

• Be a clinical expert in Haematological cancer.
• Utilise advanced communication skills in patient discussions.
• Co-ordinate investigations and treatments according to protocols.

Skills

Awareness of the national Cancer agenda

Ability to influence current practice

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to analyse complex situations

Education

Recognised Haematology Cancer Care Qualification

SACT Qualification

Leadership Qualification/Module

Job description

Trainee SACT Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Haematology)

There is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee SACT ACP for Haematology, who will work closely with and support Haematology patients receiving SACT. There will be opportunities for service improvement, whilst meeting the overview JD of a trainee ACP, as well as being passionate about Haematology SACT. (Please see attached JD documents for further detail). The postholder should be passionate about SACT but also have had exposure and awareness of the deliver of SACT locally and nationally.

This is a development role to support the pathway ofHaematology Cancerpatients going through the treatmentsof SACT. The postholder will develop advanced physical assessment, clinical/diagnostic reasoning and NMP skills to support patients during the 2 years in post.

Main duties of the job

Be a clinical expert inHaematologicalcancer with excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.

Utilise advanced communication and counselling skills when discussing diagnosis,prognosisand treatment options forHaematologicalcancers with sensitivity andexpertise.

Co-ordinate investigations,treatmentsand arrangements for patients receiving treatmentsin accordance withestablished protocols and procedures.

Visit theappropriateareasandreviewHaematologypatientson SACT, providing support,informationand education relevant to their care and management plan.

Tosupport a designated caseload ofpatients andmake an assessment oftheir healthcare needs based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills, including physical examination, applying NMP skills whereappropriate.

To support the SACT day unitsby administering SACT, teaching and providing advice.

To make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Towork withtheHaematologyMDT and foster good working relationships with other healthcare professionals and users of services to ensure the delivery ofhigh standardsof effective healthcare.(This would include pharmacy teams/dieticians/psychologist)

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of the national Cancer agenda and guidelines
• Ability to influence current practice and influence change
• Knowledge of current practice issues and interest in further learning
• Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions
• Awareness of critical analysis & awareness of application of research to practice
• Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations
• Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest

Qualifications

• Recognised Haematology Cancer Care Qualification
• SACT Qualification
• Mentorship/teaching course or willingness to complete in first 6 months
• Resuscitation/Life Support course (if appropriate to area and role)
• Working towards or due to start MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification with a commitment to complete pathway
• Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP
• Haematology or cancer module completion/ qualification
• Leadership Qualification/Module

Experience

• Recent SACT experience
• Evidence of ability to work at advanced practice level
• Demonstrate involvement in recent research.
• Experience of running nurse led caseload.
• Previous involvement in clinical trials.
• Management & Leadership experience at Band 6 or 7 level.
• Experience of teaching to large groups.

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.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum incl HCAS