Trainee ACP in Haemoglobinopathies / ACP in Haemoglobinopathies
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and credentialed Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Haematology and Haemoglobinopathy service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, as an advanced clinical practitioner in haemoglobinopathies, operating across both University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Trainee's will be considered for the role, dependent on experience and clinical and academic background.
This is a senior clinical leadership post responsible for the development and operational delivery of an ACP-led haematology service, with a primary focus on haemoglobinopathies, and secondary focus on wider haematology. The post holder will practise at the highest level of autonomy, supported by the Consultant Haematologist team and wider haematology multidisciplinary team, and will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, non-medical prescribing, and clinical management for patients across the full range of haemoglobinopathies.
The Lead ACP will hold direct line management responsibility for a portion of the haemoglobinopathies CNS 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 Lead ACP for Haematology, and Head of Nursing for Cancer and Haematology, with professional oversight from the Lead ACP for Haematology, 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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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michael Barns Job title: Lead ACP for Haematology and Consultant Paramedic Email address: michael.barns1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07837943409
