Job overview
The ACP role will work collaboratively with the clinical team caring for children and young people undergoing Gene Therapy for Non-malignant Haematology and supporting where appropriate Bone Marrow Transplantation and Apheresis.
This role is aimed at developing ways of working for all Haematology nurses and the medical team with the inpatient, outpatient and paediatric day unit, enabling them to take on roles and responsibilities that would complement the current services delivered.
The ACP will integrate into the existing haematology team to carry out extended roles which will include routine management of children and young people undergoing treatment.
Using advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, the ACP will assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of children and people undergoing treatment.
They will play a key role in educating patients about treatment related toxicities and use evidence based best practice care in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of early and late treatment-related toxicities and complications. They will be involved in preparing children and young people for treatment, arranging necessary tests, coordinating and managing care.
The purpose of the post is to provide safe, evidence-based nurse-led care to children and young people at an advanced nurse level demonstrating advanced theory and clinical knowledge, clinical leadership and advanced decision-making skills.
Main duties of the job
1. The ACP role will work collaboratively with the clinical team caring for children and young people undergoing Gene Therapy for Non-malignant Haematology and supporting where appropriate Bone Marrow Transplantation and Apheresis.
2. This role is aimed at developing ways of working for all Haematology nurses and the medical team with the inpatient, outpatient and paediatric day unit, enabling them to take on roles and responsibilities that would complement the current services delivered.
3. The ACP will play a pivotal role in proving essential continuity of competent, comprehensive and co-ordinated care for children and their families.
4. The ACP will integrate into the existing haematology team to carry out extended roles which will include routine management of children and young people undergoing treatment.
5. Using advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, the ACP will assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of children and people undergoing treatment.
6. They will play a key role in educating patients about treatment related toxicities and use evidence based best practice care in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of early and late treatment-related toxicities and complications.
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Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. RN Child/RSCN
8. Post registration qualification in specialty, e.g. Haematology, Haemoglobinopathies, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant
9. Non-medical prescriber V300
10. Educated to postgraduate MSc/PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Desirable criteria
11. MSc/MRes or working towards this qualification
12. Leadership or Management qualification (or working towards
13. IRMER Qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in specialty
15. Experience in managing complaints and quality assurance
16. Years of experience at Senior Charge Nurse/Sister or Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 level within specialty
17. Budget management
Desirable criteria
18. Evidence in Quality Improvement/Project Management
19. Has introduced a Change in Practice
20. Evidence of Research / Publications
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
21. Organisation and management skills, i.e. Negotiating skills, Team building skills and Appraisal skills
22. Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
23. Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
24. Ability to manage change
Desirable criteria
25. IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
26. Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
Right to work
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