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Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Annex 21
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Haematology
Band 7 qualified ANP or trainee ANP employed under annexe 21 framework with ANP qualification and training to be completed within a 2 year period.
Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see Terms and Conditions).
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- 1.0 WTE 36 hours per week
- Will cover General Haematology
Days
- Hours will be worked over a 4/5 day week
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology Service within NHS Fife as an ANP. This is a new development within the Haematology service within NHS Fife. The role will be based within all parts of the service to include Outpatient Clinics, the inpatient ward which is situated in Ward 34 at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit also at the Victoria Hospital.
Responsibilities
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced nurses who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role. The purpose of the ANP role will be to provide specialised care along with the medical team assessing, diagnosing and managing the clinical needs of all Haematology patients whether they are an inpatient or outpatient and to help develop and lead outpatient clinics and a pancytopenia management area to allow out-patient management following delivery of intensive chemotherapy regimens and stem cell procedures. The emphasis will be on teamwork, high quality care, flexibility and patient focused care.
Ideally the applicant will be a competent and qualified ANP with experience in Haematology/Oncology nursing. There is however an opportunity for appropriately experienced nurses to join the team as a trainee ANP under the annexe 21 framework and applications will be considered from those with the relevant experience, academic qualifications and will to undertake such training. There will also be an expectation for all post holders to undertake any training that is deemed pertinent to the role, which will include SACT A and B chemotherapy administration.
Skills and Qualifications
The post holders will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and will provide advice, support and information at the time of diagnosis and throughout the patient pathway. Additionally they should possess excellent communication and coordinating skills.
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You will engage and lead discussions within the multidisciplinary team and provide expert advice. They will have responsibility for the assessment, examination, management and treatment of individuals who are receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive care or who have been admitted as a result of symptoms due to their treatment or haematological disease. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with other nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management teams. They will provide direct patient management in partnership with senior medical staff, have sound clinical knowledge and highly developed clinical decision-making skills in all aspects of haematology care. This is carried out in partnership with patients and their families.
The post holders will have the ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate effectively, they will work collaboratively, influencing decisions and outcomes, and be committed to improving care in a complex healthcare organisation by implementing and evaluating evidence based standards, guidelines, procedures and policies. They will be responsible for developing the service to improve practice and work collaboratively across healthcare boundaries and will identify and implement innovations in clinical practice.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visit please contact Angela Glancey, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01592 643355 Ext 20099 or angela.glancey2@nhs.scot or Gillian Wilson, SACT Nurse Consultant on 01592 729308 or gillian.wilson6@nhs.scot or Dr Kerri Davidson 01592 643355 Ext 21247 kerri.davidson2@nhs.scot
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A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
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