ACP for Haemato-oncology
London, England, United Kingdom Internship Posted 1 week ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and credentialed Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Haematology service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust as Lead ACP for Haematology, operating across both University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
This is a senior clinical leadership post responsible for the development and operational delivery of the ACP-led haematology service, with a primary focus on haematological malignancy. The post holder will practise at the highest level of autonomy, supported by the Consultant Haematologist and wider haematology multidisciplinary team, and will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, non-medical prescribing, and clinical management for patients across the full range of malignant haematological conditions. The role also incorporates elements of the acute oncology service, which may be developed further in line with the needs of the service and the professional development trajectory of the post holder.
The Lead ACP will hold direct line management responsibility for two Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists within the haematology team and will play a key role in service improvement, governance, audit, workforce development, and education across both sites. The post is accountable to the Head of Nursing for Cancer and Haematology, with professional oversight from the Lead ACP for Haematology (Band 8b) and clinical accountability to the Clinical Directors for Haematology at UHL and QEH.
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week on a standard hours basis, with flexibility to accommodate both personal working patterns and evolving service requirements. This is an autonomous, innovative role with significant scope for clinical, academic, and professional development.
The successful candidate will hold a completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent NHSE-recognised credential, a V300 non-medical prescribing qualification, and a demonstrable portfolio evidencing advanced capabilities in haematology or a closely related acute medical speciality.
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This is a senior clinical leadership post responsible for the development and operational delivery of the ACP-led haematology service, with a primary focus on haematological malignancy. The post holder will practise at the highest level of autonomy, supported by the Consultant Haematologist and wider haematology multidisciplinary team, and will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, non-medical prescribing, and clinical management for patients across the full range of malignant haematological conditions. The role also incorporates elements of the acute oncology service, which may be developed further in line with the needs of the service and the professional development trajectory of the post holder.
The Lead ACP will hold direct line management responsibility for two Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists within the haematology team and will play a key role in service improvement, governance, audit, workforce development, and education across both sites. The post is accountable to the Head of Nursing for Cancer and Haematology, with professional oversight from the Lead ACP for Haematology (Band 8b) and clinical accountability to the Clinical Directors for Haematology at UHL and QEH.
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week on a standard hours basis, with flexibility to accommodate both personal working patterns and evolving service requirements. This is an autonomous, innovative role with significant scope for clinical, academic, and professional development.
The successful candidate will hold a completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent NHSE-recognised credential, a V300 non-medical prescribing qualification, and a demonstrable portfolio evidencing advanced capabilities in haematology or a closely related acute medical speciality.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
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