Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology team at Salford Care Organisation as a trainee Advanced Care Practitioner. You will be supported with fully funded training to obtain your MSc in Advanced Practice.
The training programme is 24 months combining university lectures with work-based placements, providing you with many personal development opportunities. You will be supported by the dedicated Haematology team and have a Medical consultant mentor.
We are keen to appoint a trainee advanced practitioner with previous Haematology experience and clinical skills wishing to progress their career in this chosen specialist.
On completion of the ACP training the post will progress to Band 7 to Band 8a.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will practice under supervision as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner to provide high quality patient centered care. This will utilise advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills within an agreed scope of practice.
- The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be responsible for rapid clinical assessment of unwell patients, and assessment of patients receiving chemotherapy. This will be on the Haematology unit, dedicated pre chemotherapy clinics and telephone consultations.
- The post holder will facilitate IV Iron clinics delivered on the Haematology unit.
- The post holder will have the opportunity to learn and develop practical procedural skills such as bone marrow biopsies and PICC line insertion.
- The post holder will have opportunity to attend the Non-medical authorisation of blood products course.
- The post holder will complete the Non-medical prescribing course and under supervision gain experience in prescribing chemotherapy.
- The post holder will be involved service development, driving, and supporting innovative changes in the management of Haematology patients
- The post holder will gain experience in patient reviews in out-patient clinics
- The post holder will be encouraged to partake in research and audit.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country.Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
experience knowledge and skills
Essential
- post registration experience
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in specialty (Hematology Medicine)
essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Studied to BSC/Master level or Equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Five years post registration experience within nursing of which 3 years' experience are within an acute hospital setting at a senior level preferably within the Haematology setting.
- Evidence of leading policy and practice change in line with Quality Improvement Programmes
- Experience and Evidence in delivering education at all levels.
- Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical leadership and knowledge supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in specialty (Hematology Medicine)
- NMP
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
Person Specification
experience knowledge and skills
Essential
- post registration experience
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in specialty (Hematology Medicine)
essential and desirable
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Studied to BSC/Master level or Equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Five years post registration experience within nursing of which 3 years' experience are within an acute hospital setting at a senior level preferably within the Haematology setting.
- Evidence of leading policy and practice change in line with Quality Improvement Programmes
- Experience and Evidence in delivering education at all levels.
- Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical leadership and knowledge supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in specialty (Hematology Medicine)
- NMP
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).