Job summary
The post holder is responsible for providing and co-ordinating a supportive service for patients, carers and their families for those who have a Haematological diagnosis. This includes the delivery of expert holistic evidence based clinical care to patients with complex haematological needs and the provision of education for patients', carers and staff. The post holder will be able to manage a patient caseload, work autonomously and also within a small team. The post holder will act as an expert resource to health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level NMC Registered Nurse
- oENB 237/A27/post qualification in oncology/haematology or completing 3rd year of cancer degree pathway
- oChemotherapy module
- oEducated to degree level, or working towards
Desirable
- oENB 998/mentorship Training/equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oAt least 3 years post registration experience
- oMinimum of 2 years' experience at Band 5 within an acute Oncology/Haematology nursing
- oAwareness of cancer policy and politics
- oManagerial responsibility
- oKnowledge of change management process
- oAbility to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice
- oInitiation & evaluation of research based practice
Desirable
- oStandard setting & protocol development
- oClinical audit
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information.
- oEvidence of professional development & its relevant application
- oExcellent written & verbal communication & presentation skills
- oAbility to problem solve
- oAbility to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative.
- oLeadership skills
- oExperience of developing, training & education in clinical practice
- oAbility to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi-professional team
- oAbility to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within & outside the Trust
- oComputer literate
Desirable
- oVenepuncture & cannulation skills
- oIntravenous drug administration skills
- oCytotoxic drug administration skills
- oAbility to use complex medical/clinical equipment
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAbility to remain calm & work effectively in stressful situations
- oAbility to act independently and delegate appropriately
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties
- oWillingness to learn new skills
- oGood time management
- oDemonstrate commitment to quality service provision
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level NMC Registered Nurse
- oENB 237/A27/post qualification in oncology/haematology or completing 3rd year of cancer degree pathway
- oChemotherapy module
- oEducated to degree level, or working towards
Desirable
- oENB 998/mentorship Training/equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oAt least 3 years post registration experience
- oMinimum of 2 years' experience at Band 5 within an acute Oncology/Haematology nursing
- oAwareness of cancer policy and politics
- oManagerial responsibility
- oKnowledge of change management process
- oAbility to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice
- oInitiation & evaluation of research based practice
Desirable
- oStandard setting & protocol development
- oClinical audit
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information.
- oEvidence of professional development & its relevant application
- oExcellent written & verbal communication & presentation skills
- oAbility to problem solve
- oAbility to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative.
- oLeadership skills
- oExperience of developing, training & education in clinical practice
- oAbility to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi-professional team
- oAbility to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within & outside the Trust
- oComputer literate
Desirable
- oVenepuncture & cannulation skills
- oIntravenous drug administration skills
- oCytotoxic drug administration skills
- oAbility to use complex medical/clinical equipment
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAbility to remain calm & work effectively in stressful situations
- oAbility to act independently and delegate appropriately
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties
- oWillingness to learn new skills
- oGood time management
- oDemonstrate commitment to quality service provision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
