Job summary
We have an opportunity for you to join our Haematology Service here at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust as a Macmillan Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward thinking nurse who is passionate about cancer nursing and has the ability to drive this Service forward. You should have extensive experience in Haematology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care for all patients and will be an integral key member in the co-ordination and organisation of lymphoma pathways, throughout treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond cancer. You will also work in a consultancy capacity across our Trust and local health care services.
The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse specialist and will develop and deliver nurse led services within Haematology. This will include telephone, face to face activity and inpatient reviews.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisation skills. This post will be based primarily at the University Hospitals site, however, there may be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics or to our new Maple Day Unit.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients with a diagnosis of Lymphoma. You will participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up.
You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met.
The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education.
If you are a very skilled, caring and compassionate nurse then we would love to here from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.
This post is predominately based at Coventry but you will be required to work at Rugby St Cross to ensure cover for the Service.
For further information please contact:
Sam Neale - Lead Nurse on 02476 967491
or email: samantha.neale@uhcw.nhs.uk
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the designated Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives, and carers in relation to a diagnosis of Lymphoma and to other health care professionals and the Primary Health Care Team
- To work across the Trust and primary care boundaries to aid continuity of care, thus offering a seamless service from diagnosis onwards
- They will provide emotional support to patients, their families, and staff during difficult situations e.g., breaking bad news or following an unexpected event
- To be an active member of the Lymphoma MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service, and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge
- To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing to ensure optimum patient management within the post holders scope of competency
- To ensure that the patients holistic needs are taken into account in the decision-making process including completion of the E-HNA
- A resource for health professionals, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
- Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice
- Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the designated Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives, and carers in relation to a diagnosis of Lymphoma and to other health care professionals and the Primary Health Care Team
- To work across the Trust and primary care boundaries to aid continuity of care, thus offering a seamless service from diagnosis onwards
- They will provide emotional support to patients, their families, and staff during difficult situations e.g., breaking bad news or following an unexpected event
- To be an active member of the Lymphoma MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service, and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge
- To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing to ensure optimum patient management within the post holders scope of competency
- To ensure that the patients holistic needs are taken into account in the decision-making process including completion of the E-HNA
- A resource for health professionals, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
- Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice
- Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
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
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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).
