Job overview

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within haemato-oncology providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the Haemato-oncology to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate. The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.

Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues

The post holder will deliver a 90% clinical component to their role and 10% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, continuous professional development and research.

Main duties of the job

 Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within Haemato-oncology,  managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.

 Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.

 Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.

Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.

Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Will draw on the expertise of all members to support and meeting the person’s needs and best interest to optimise their care

Provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice 

Lead and develop a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice , promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices

 Meet regularly with team members as a team and on an individual basis as required to support their personal and professional development

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.