Job summary
We
are seeking an innovative and forwardthinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner
to join our established Childrens Haematology and Oncology team at Leeds
General Infirmary.
This
post supports a welldeveloped 6day / week service, with planned expansion
to a 7day model. You will work as an integral clinician within the
multidisciplinary team, delivering highquality, child and teenager centred
care. The role includes direct clinical practice, advanced patient
assessment, decisionmaking, implementation and evaluation of treatment and
interventions and education and training in partnership with the medical
team.
Experience
in paediatric haematology and/or oncology is desirable; however, full
speciality training and support will be provided for the successful
candidate. You will be supported to practise in line with the
MultiProfessional Advanced Practice Framework (NHSE 2024), with
opportunities for ongoing professional development across the four pillars of
advanced practice.
We
are committed to excellence in care, service development and innovation, and
welcome applications from motivated clinicians who are passionate about
advancing paediatric haematology and oncology services
Main duties of the job
The
Advanced Practitioner (AP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide
healthcare independently to patients. The AP is accountable for the total
episode of care for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed needs.
The
post holder will act as a role model, delivering advanced practice and
promoting clinical effectiveness in care.
He / she will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent
assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and
planning of care and treatment, diagnosis, prescribing, health promotion and
safe discharge of patients.
The
post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team
and will play an integral role in the operational/strategic development of the
service.
The
post holder will promote and facilitate evidence based practice and clinical
audit and research within the Trust.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and is
part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the fastest
growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and tertiary
care to children, young people and their families from Leeds, Yorkshire and the
North of England. The Childrens and Teenage Oncology and Haematology service
incorporates a Principal Treatment Centre for Children, and for Teenagers and
Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. We have a JACIE accredited Stem Cell Transplant
Unit for children and young people, which forms part of the West Yorkshire Bone
Marrow Transplant programme. We care for children and young people with a range
of non-malignant haematological disorders; Leeds is a Comprehensive Care Centre
for Haemophilia and a Specialist Centre for Haemoglobinopathy.
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High; Delivering the Best
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will work as an autonomous
practitioner within a defined clinical area, delivering all aspects of
management and care to a wide range of patients with varying needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will work as an autonomous
practitioner within a defined clinical area, delivering all aspects of
management and care to a wide range of patients with varying needs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place.
- Evidence of strong teaching background.
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of the specific service within the past 2- years.
- Managerial responsibilities. Direct supervision of junior staff. Supervision and appraisal of staff and students
- Evidence of lead for or contribution to audit programmes within practice
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Documented evidence of completion of generic advanced practice competencies and a defined range of speciality competencies.
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams. High standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- High level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- Confidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standard. Ability to critique own practice.
- ln-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field. Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment.
- Excellent liaison and negotiation skills. Commitment to Staff Development and Training.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the Trust and with partner organisations.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- In-depth knowledge of issues and developments in speciality-specific area of practice. lT literate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body
- Degree-level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- MSc in Advanced Practice (or PG Diploma in advanced practice for those with other Masters qualification)
- Life Support qualifications
- Relevant teaching qualification, Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- PG certificate in education
- Band 7 experience.
- Experience of working within speciality.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Inspirational, with ability to motivate a team. Flexible, positive, problem solving approach to issues.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Able to remain calm and polite under pressure Flexible and adaptable, able to work all shifts throughout 24 hour period.
- With support is able to successfully initiate and manage change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place.
- Evidence of strong teaching background.
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of the specific service within the past 2- years.
- Managerial responsibilities. Direct supervision of junior staff. Supervision and appraisal of staff and students
- Evidence of lead for or contribution to audit programmes within practice
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Documented evidence of completion of generic advanced practice competencies and a defined range of speciality competencies.
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams. High standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- High level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- Confidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standard. Ability to critique own practice.
- ln-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field. Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment.
- Excellent liaison and negotiation skills. Commitment to Staff Development and Training.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the Trust and with partner organisations.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- In-depth knowledge of issues and developments in speciality-specific area of practice. lT literate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body
- Degree-level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- MSc in Advanced Practice (or PG Diploma in advanced practice for those with other Masters qualification)
- Life Support qualifications
- Relevant teaching qualification, Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- PG certificate in education
- Band 7 experience.
- Experience of working within speciality.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Inspirational, with ability to motivate a team. Flexible, positive, problem solving approach to issues.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Able to remain calm and polite under pressure Flexible and adaptable, able to work all shifts throughout 24 hour period.
- With support is able to successfully initiate and manage change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
