Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (This is ED funding pending commissioning agreement on on going costs, however this project has been extended by one year , project end date March 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm)
- Job ref
- 391-NMUH-7109495
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Sterling Way Edmonton London
- Salary
- £59,490 - £66,239 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata if LTFT)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Red Cell Advanced Clinical Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Are you a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a passion for innovation and health equity? Do you want to lead the way in improving outcomes for patients living with sickle cell disease? Join North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust as a Red Cell ACP, a key role in one of the UK’s most forward-thinking haematology initiatives.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to become a core member of the nationally funded NHSE Sickle Cell ED Bypass Pathway, which enables patients in crisis to bypass the emergency department and receive specialist care directly.
As a substantive ACP, you will play a vital role in shaping and sustaining this model of care, delivering timely, high-quality, patient-centred treatment. You will work autonomously as part of a growing team of ACPs, supported by a Consultant Nurse and the wider multidisciplinary team, to build a service that meets national commitments and improves lives.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, and care planning for patients with sickle cell disease.
- Lead on clinical decision-making, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Prescribe independently in line with national guidance and Trust policy to optimise patient care and streamline pathways.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and staff education.
- Play a key role in building towards a 24/7 service in line with our NHSE commitment.
Working for our organisation
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, and care planning for patients with sickle cell disease.
- Lead on clinical decision-making, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Prescribe independently in line with national guidance and Trust policy to optimise patient care and streamline pathways.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and staff education.
- Play a key role in building towards a 24/7 service in line with our NHSE commitment.
Person specification
1. Nursing BSC .7 Independent/non-medical prescribing qualification
Essential criteria
- 1. Registered Nurse/Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Post-regi qualif in a relevant specialty 3. Teaching qualif 5.2 years’ Experience 6 MSc in ACP or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1. Experience in Red Cell or Generally Haematology specialty at Band 7 level or above. 2. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 3. Experience in acute inpatient care settings 4. Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing changes in the workplace. 5. Evidence of applying research to inform and enhance clinical practice. 6. Strong leadership skills with a track record of effective team guidance 7. Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating clinical audits. 8. Experienced in teaching both colleagues and patients using appropriate, accessible language. 9. Experienced in financial and budgetary management.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- 1. In-depth knowledge of current clinical developments within the Haemoglobinopathy/Red Cell specialty,3. Competent in phlebotomy and cannulation,5. Experienced in intravenous drug administration and PCA management. 6. Capable of working independently and prioritizing workload effectively 7. Sound understanding of professional accountability as a registered practitioner. 8. Proficient IT skills and clinical system knowledge 9. Demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and a strong sense of duty. 10. Acts as a skilled practitioner and professional role model. 11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- 2. Proficient in delivering both manual and automated red cell exchange or show a willingness to learn.4. Skilled in midline and femoral line insertion willingness to learn.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- 1. Effective communicator across diverse social and cultural backgrounds. 2. Adaptable and well-organized, maintaining a methodical approach and composure in high-pressure situations. 3. Demonstrates a supportive and collaborative approach in working with healthcare teams, patients, and carers, fostering effective communication and compassionate care. 4. Strong understanding of resource management and clinical supervision. 5. Knowledgeable in adult safeguarding policies and procedures. 6. Committed to ongoing professional and staff development. 7. Well-versed in Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Equality legislation. 8. Aware of current changes and developments within the NHS.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sekayi Tangayi
- Job title
- Consultant Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07946685603
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