Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Haematology

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Haematology: Band 7 qualified ANP or trainee ANP employed under annex 21 framework with ANP qualification and training to be completed within a 2-year period.
Annex 21 - 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).

Posts: 4.0 WTE - Various hours available, and posts will cover the following haematology diagnoses - Acute Leukaemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myeloma, Low Grade Lymphoma/Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, General Haematology/Non-Malignant/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN

Days: Hours will be worked over a 4-5 day week.

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. The role will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy within all the haematology clinical areas including outpatient clinics, the inpatient ward (ward 34) and the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit.

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.
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.

The post holder 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.

For further details or an informal visit please contact Angela Glancey, Clinical Nurse Manager on ext 20099 () or Gillian Wilson , SACT Nurse Consultant on () or Dr Kerri Davidson, Clinical lead on ext 21247 ( ).

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.