A new post has been developed within NHS Lanarkshire's Haematology Services to provide advanced practice alongside both medical consultants and lead a team of Haematology CNS across 3 acute hospitals. Providing expertise in Haematology and SACT, operating strategically as the board's SACT lead nurse.
The Role
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. 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 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 Cancer and Haematology Services within University Hospital Monklands. The working pattern for this role is 9 am - 5 pm. Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mhairi Simpson, Nurse Consultant Oncology at Mhairi.Simpson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) 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: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services 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
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
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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. 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 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 Cancer and Haematology Services within University Hospital Monklands. The working pattern for this role is 9 am - 5 pm. Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mhairi Simpson, Nurse Consultant Oncology at Mhairi.Simpson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) 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: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services 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
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
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