The Role
A new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative expert in haematology nursing to provide operational and strategic leadership on local, regional and national priorities. Working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership and collaboration with HSC partnerships, Beatston WOSCC, HEI, WoSCAN and Scottish Government.
As an autonomous clinical practitioner and highly skilled in the field of haematology, the post holder will utilise a high level of advanced clinical judgement, discretion and person centred decision making to provide safe, high quality care for people living within NHS Lanarkshire with malignant and non-malignant haematology conditions. The role involves complex decision making within the advanced practice model.
The role provides clinical leadership, highly skilled practice and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research. The post is clinically facing including inpatient and outpatient care with responsibility for a defined cohort of patients.
The role supports Haematology consultant workload to provide a consistent and safe service, including prescribing and management of safe systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams across NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN) is a key component of the role to develop consistent and safe policy and protocol. Further promoting links with colleagues across tertiary and local services to provide expert knowledge, professional guidance and education across services.
Providing specialist education, training and advice to multi-disciplinary teams to thereby act as an educational resource and role model to promote evidence based practice and ensure high standards of care.
Monitor workload and activity through Haematology CNS Service review to address the needs of the local population and operational planning, as a creative and innovative leader
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Registered General Nurse educated to Masters level with post registration expertise in the speciality and evidence of working at an advanced practice level within the specialty.
Experienced nurse in an acute setting, including haematology and delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
SACT WoSCAN NMP Framework competencies Level 2
Ability to practice autonomously applying evidence-base to make valid decisions and exercise sound judgement
Master of Science in Advanced Practice
Non-medical prescriber, with knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments
Evidence of effective leadership.
Evidence of practice development and commitment to continuous professional development in advanced haematological knowledge and practice
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and leadership skills
Experience of evidence-based practice audit and research
Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities Framework or equivalent Framework
Management knowledge gained through experience and CPD
Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the Health Care Agenda and Cancer
Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data
Contribution to operational and or strategic planning.
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It would be great if you also have
Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
Experienced nurse in acute setting, including haematology and delivery of SACT
Ability to work varied shifts
Must be able to travel as NHS Lanarkshire rotational contract
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00 or 8:00-4:00.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
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Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
1. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
2. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
3. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
4. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
5. Occupational health services
6. Employee counselling services
7. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
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