Job overview
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Cancer Services Directorate. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based primarily at our Sutton site, with travel required to all Trust sites including Chelsea. Please note this role is a band 7 / 8a depending on experience.
This post offers a unique opportunity to develop and deliver advanced nursing practice within haemato-oncology across inpatient, outpatient, and day care settings for both NHS and private patients. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical care, act as a role model and leader, and play a key role in shaping the future of haemato-oncology services within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at developing new ways of working for senior cancer nurses as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in haemato-oncology, providing a 7-day service. The ANP will integrate into the existing haemato-oncology team to carry out their extended roles which will include routine management of the haemato- oncology patient, including practical procedures and the admission of haemato- oncology patients.
This post will cover both NHS and private patients in the inpatient, outpatient and day care settings. They will act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff and play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust and as a potential member of a range of trust quality/process improvement project groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Uses best evidence, advanced specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to provide expert clinical care
To integrate into the existing clinical structure and to support other professionals to manage the routine care of haemato-oncology in- patients by collaborating with other principle team members for both NHS and PP services.
The ANP will undertake routine advanced physical assessment of haemato- oncology patients including history taking, clinical examination, arranging relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, radiographs) and prescribing
Presenting and attending Ward rounds – preparing Ward rounds / MDT/Outpatient lists in conjunction with the team. Reviews patients’ progress on a daily basis, recording any changes to their condition in the medical notes. Verbally communicating changes in care to relevant ward team.
Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of haemato-oncology patients.
Undertake advanced clinical procedures including cannulation, blood sampling, bone marrow biopsies, line removals, and venesections.
Prescribe medications in line with protocols, including Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
Lead daily patient reviews, ward rounds, and MDT meetings, ensuring high standards of documentation and communication.
Support safe and timely discharge planning, liaising closely with patients, carers, and the wider MDT.
Act as a clinical leader, role model, and educator, supporting colleagues and contributing to teaching at local, national, and international level.
Participate in service development, policy creation, clinical governance, audit, and research to continually improve patient outcomes and care delivery.
Work autonomously within a competency framework and maintain advanced clinical skills in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First level Registered Nurse with the NMC
2. Degree level education
3. Possess a relevant Specialist
4. Qualification in cancer or haematology.
5. MSc in Advanced Practice (or working towards within first 12 months)
6. Up to date Advanced Life
7. Support/immediate life support qualification
8. Level 7 physical assessment module
9. Level 7 non-medical prescribing module (or working towards within first 12 months)
Desirable criteria
10. Mentorship/ assessor qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Haemato-oncology experience
12. Excellent clinical skills, that have been practiced at a senior staff nurse/charge nurse level, with proven managerial and leadership skills
13. Mentorship and teaching experience
14. Experience in the supervision of junior staff / others
Desirable criteria
15. Experience in Change Management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Clinical assessment of patients on a daily basis
17. Work with SpR and SHO teams to deliver a streamlined service for patients and their families
18. Proven teaching and assessing skills
19. Ability to make clinical decisions and assess clinical priorities
20. Evidence of continuing professional development
21. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
22. Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
23. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
24. Capable of working independently and taking appropriate action
25. Experience of audit and research
Desirable criteria
26. Good computer skills, including excel
27. PICC Insertion
28. Skin tunnelled line removal
29. Bone Marrow Aspiration and Trephine
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
30. Clear understanding of the role of advanced nursing care and the associated professional responsibility and accountability
31. To work within the four pillars of advanced practice
32. Evidence of continued professional development
33. Aware of current NHS issues
34. Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.