Job overview
Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting to two new trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles.
One will be for malignant haematology services
One will be non-malignant haematology services
The two new posts will work alongside the established Clinical Haematology team, comprising of five Consultant Haematologists with four Clinical Nurse specialists within a District General Hospital. The team have strong links with the tertiary centre in Leeds enabling the best treatment and care for our patients.
You will be an trainee ACP with a specific interest in Haematology and will commence at B6 with progression at 18 months to B7 and 3 years B8a
The post is fulltime and will work Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the roles will be to provide expert advanced clinical practice, nursing leadership and collaborative working, service improvement and education to staff and patients independently across inpatient and outpatient settings.
The post holders will be a clinical expert practising autonomously as an advanced nurse practitioner within haematology to provide patient centred care. They will be required to deliver independent assessment, clinical examination, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment including independent prescribing.
The post holders will provide inpatient advice and support to medical teams and ward staff for patients with haematological conditions and develop strong professional relationships to ensure safe, good quality care for patients.
The post holders will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of the haematology service. They will provide professional leadership for the Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
The post holders will provide a range of education and learning strategies to meet the needs of health care professionals providing care and treatment for patients with haematological malignancies across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
You would be supporting a motivated, hardworking and cohesive team who are keen to develop the service further. working within a district general hospital means you manage a diverse range of conditions which contributes to a very busy service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will practice within the four pillars of the Advanced Practitioner role:
Delivering expert, advanced clinical practice
Developing self and others through education
Leadership and collaborative practice
Improving quality and developing practice
The main purpose of the roles will be to provide expert advanced clinical practice, nursing leadership and collaborative working, service improvement and education to staff and patients independently across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Person specification
essential and desirable
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse – active registration with the NMC
* MSc in Advanced practice
* Teaching qualification
* Accredited advanced Communication skills training
* Non-Medical Prescribing
* Clinical Assessment and examination qualification at Master's level
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development demonstrated through a professional portfolio
* Extensive experience in a senior position (band 7 or above) in haematology
* Experience of multi-professional working
* Leadership and management experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of national priorities in specialty
* Evidence of autonomous practice
Desirable criteria
* Experience of audit and research