Job overview

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.

Developing new 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

•     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

•        Contribute appropriately to clinical governance activities that relate to the area of practice and patient group

•        Be involved in planning and implementing standards of care, practice guidelines and integrated care pathways, and to continually evaluate the quality of patient care

•      To have oversight and support the Haematology service and site-specific team in implementing and embedding the needs of patients into care pathways

•      Challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients to improve health outcomes

Working for our organisation

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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