Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Haematology .
You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and developing a high quality advanced clinical practice service within the speciality across the Trust. You will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellence in clinical practice. You will use your expert knowledge in providing health care to patients referred to the service for specialist advice and management. You will see direct referrals relating to the area of expertise, assess, triage and treat maintaining expert practice in all aspects of that specialty management.
You will practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability in the provision of such care. Develop and maintain links between secondary & primary care providers to ensure models of care that facilitate patient and family well-being. In collaboration with the lead clinicians develop, lead and manage specific service development relating to DOH, NICE, NHS England, Specialist commissioning groups, regional and Trust objectives or guidance.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post is clinical with emphasis on delivering autonomously a high- quality service with oversight from consultant haematologists and would be directly reporting to the clinical lead for haematology.
- Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner to provide effective care to individuals and groups, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice.
- Use clinical expertise and decision-making skills to undertake advanced health assessment and clinical examinations, request relevant diagnostic investigations and make diagnoses and referrals for other specialist treatment.
- Undertake advanced clinical skills to provide treatment/advice as per speciality and scope of practice using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
- Take responsibility for autonomous clinical decision making for admission and discharge of patients for specific speciality as appropriate for the service.
- Undertake a variety of advanced clinical procedures (invasive & non-invasive) following appropriate underpinning training and assessment that are required for the patient group as agreed by Clinical Service Lead.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post is clinical with emphasis on delivering autonomously a high- quality service with oversight from consultant haematologists and would be directly reporting to the clinical lead for haematology.
- Undertake Non-Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
- Act as an expert resource for the Trust and provide specialist advice when required
- Lead the development of future clinical initiatives using specialist knowledge within the service/division, which promote collaborative working and deliver a high standard of clinical care for patients and their families.
- Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service.
- Provide and assure safe care to patients and service users and maintain a safe environment for all according to local and national standard/ guidance and evaluate patient safety across the speciality service and organisation.
- Communicates very sensitive, complex condition related information to patients, relatives, where empathy and reassurance is required; presents specialist information to large groups of staff.
- Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
- Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
- Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
- Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice skills required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
- Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post is clinical with emphasis on delivering autonomously a high- quality service with oversight from consultant haematologists and would be directly reporting to the clinical lead for haematology.
- Undertake Non-Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
- Act as an expert resource for the Trust and provide specialist advice when required
- Lead the development of future clinical initiatives using specialist knowledge within the service/division, which promote collaborative working and deliver a high standard of clinical care for patients and their families.
- Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service.
- Provide and assure safe care to patients and service users and maintain a safe environment for all according to local and national standard/ guidance and evaluate patient safety across the speciality service and organisation.
- Communicates very sensitive, complex condition related information to patients, relatives, where empathy and reassurance is required; presents specialist information to large groups of staff.
- Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
- Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
- Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
- Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice skills required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
- Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GphC)
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- MSc or Level 7 equivalent portfolio of 180 CATs (Must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice) - Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- Non - Medical Prescribing Course - where applicable to registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial autonomous practice working as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a multi professional practice setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of on-going CPD relevant to the role / professional regulation
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / HCPC / regulatory standards for student supervision and assessment
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
- A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of publication in healthcare journals and presentation at conferences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GphC)
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- MSc or Level 7 equivalent portfolio of 180 CATs (Must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice) - Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- Non - Medical Prescribing Course - where applicable to registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial autonomous practice working as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a multi professional practice setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of on-going CPD relevant to the role / professional regulation
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / HCPC / regulatory standards for student supervision and assessment
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
- A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of publication in healthcare journals and presentation at conferences
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
