Overview
A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are thrilled to offer an opportunity for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner or a trainee ACP to become an integral part of our expert multi-professional haematology team. This is your chance to make a difference in while advancing your professional journey with specialist training, mentorship, and academic development.
Collaborative Environment
Work alongside experienced haematologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists in both ward reviews and outpatient clinics.
Hands-On Procedures
Train to perform bone marrow aspirates as part of the diagnostic toolkit.
Training & Support
Trainees will be supported through a master’s degree and a structured, competency-based portfolio, with placements across medical and surgical teams. In-House Teaching & Education – Benefit from regular teaching sessions, clinical supervision, and access to modern simulation facilities.
Career Progression
Trainee ACPs will be appointed at Band 8a (Annex 21), with review and full Band 8a upgrade upon MSc and competency completion.
Salary Information (Trainee ACP)
* 1st year 65% of top of band 8a - £40,743.30
* 2nd year 70% of top of band 8a - £43,877.40
* 3rd year 75% of top of band 8a - £47,011.50
Who We’re Looking For
* Experienced clinicians with a background in haematology or acute/general medicine
* Committed to advanced clinical practice, education, and service development
* Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and driving innovation in cancer services
* Either a qualified ACP or someone ready to train and grow into the role
About the Organisation
We are nationally recognised for excellence in teaching and clinical research, with a strong focus on nurturing professional development. Our Cancer Centre is home to cutting-edge facilities, and our teams lead innovation in cancer care. We have 10,000 colleagues delivering quality services to our patients, supporting 370,000 people in our local area and 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us provides opportunities to develop, learn new skills, meet great people, and build a rewarding career path. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience.
Role Responsibilities & Impact
The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care, demonstrated through a portfolio of evidence and clinical competence relevant to the role and supported with an appropriate MSc programme. The role may include procedures autonomously, running clinics, bone marrow biopsies, prescribing chemotherapy, reviewing unwell patients, and functioning at an advanced level within the haematology MDTs at Trust, ICS and L&SCCA levels. The role supports the Hospital Trust in achieving Cancer Waiting Times. You will monitor and lead improvements to standards of care and adherence to haematology guidelines through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and mentoring colleagues, and providing skilled professional leadership. You will also lead the implementation of relevant research into practice, contributing to the evidence base through research and audit, and you will contribute to clinical governance within the service by leading audit and research as part of the MDT within the area of expertise.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.
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