The Haematology ANP role is an advanced cancer nursing role that crosses traditional professional boundaries, requiring a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. The post holder will work as part of a team of Haematology ANPs and SHOs providing a 24 hour service, 365 days a year.

At night the post holder will manage clinical care in partnership with a dedicated SHO and SpR, as part of the on-call medical team for inpatient cancer services. In the day, the post holder will continue to support and work collectively with the on- call medical team, managing and triaging care of inpatient haematology patients, participating in Ward Rounds, performing relevant clinical procedures, attending outpatient clinics and providing care in day care settings.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical assessment of patients with a range of haematological a oncological disorders and initiate medical treatment or escalation as required.
• Document clear medical histories and treatments to a standard that would be suitable for medico-legal scrutiny
• Investigate and arrange investigations for patients as clinically indicated and as per UCLH policies and local policy
• Accurately order and interpret a range of investigations, with reference to local and national protocols and guidelines. Make treatment decisions based on the interpretation and escalate to Haem SHO/SpR/Consultant if any concerns
• Administer medications under Patient Group Directives or prescribe within the individual's scope of practice if a Qualified Independent Non-Medical prescriber
• Non-medical authorisation of appropriate blood products once undertaken local training
• Perform specific procedures within scope of own practice, demonstrating safe clinical practice, high level of skill and using sound evidence and rationale e.g. bone marrow aspirate & trephines, lumbar punctures, etc.
• Refer patients to other specialist teams as required
• Plan for patient discharges in a timely manner to minimise delays.
• Initiate change effectively in response to clinical or organizational demands, demonstrating ability to plan solutions to complex problems
• Triage, assess and manage patients in daycare settings
• Work with specialist Haematologists general and subspecialty Haematology outpatient clinics

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

For the full Person Specification and more informationregarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Relevant post-registration programme
• Advanced Physical Assessment Course
• Non medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessment programme
• Leadership development programme

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant post registration experience in cancer nursing
• Completed/completing Masters Degree or Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics

Clinical

Essential

• Significant experience and competence in intravenous therapy including cannulation, venepuncture.
• Experience in advanced clinical assessment
• Experience in independently prescribing medications

Desirable

• Experience in central venous access

Quality Assurance

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
• Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Experience in audit and evaluation of practice services

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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309-UCLH-5021