Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our team as a Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Coordinator
You will join our Clinical Nurse Specialist team, co-ordinating the care of patients throughout their whole life as well as supporting the clinical and research activities of the team. The post-holder will play an active part in developing the service, supporting and preparing for Peer Review, and ensuring that it is patient-centred, safe, efficient
Main duties of the job
As post holder you will provide clinical leadership and expertise in all aspects of haematological nursing, with emphasis on all aspects of the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service. You will provide information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers. You will act as a resource to the multi-professional team. You will participate in the co-ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient's care pathway. You will also act as main point of contact/liaison with external providers involved in the BMT process and follow up
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with haematological disorders in order to ensure that high standards of evidence-based care are provided.
- To provide information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers at all stages of the patients care pathway. This may be verbal and/or written.
- To act as a point of contact for patients, their families and carers, by attending outpatient clinics, the day unit and inpatient wards where necessary, and by other means of communication e.g. telephone and email.
- To act as the patients advocate, especially when discussing treatment options and possible involvement in clinical trials, so that patients can make an informed choice.
- To liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional team, including medical staff, ward Nurses and other Nurse Specialists, to ensure continuity of patient care.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their families and carers, and all members of the multi-professional team including those from primary care and other outside agencies.
- To participate in and develop Nurse-led clinics with focus on all aspects of BMT service.
Line Management/Financial Management Responsibilities:
- Actively contribute to the review and development of relevant directorate policies, guidelines and protocols, with particular preference to the development of nursing in line with local and national developments.
- Prepare the monthly Finance reports for BMT.
- Act as a positive role model.
Research:
- To be aware about and participate in clinical research trials, liaising closely with medical and nursing staff, as well as the local research network and clinical trials team, to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed, thus enabling informed consent.
- Participate in the collection of data and specimens for clinical trials.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with haematological disorders in order to ensure that high standards of evidence-based care are provided.
- To provide information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers at all stages of the patients care pathway. This may be verbal and/or written.
- To act as a point of contact for patients, their families and carers, by attending outpatient clinics, the day unit and inpatient wards where necessary, and by other means of communication e.g. telephone and email.
- To act as the patients advocate, especially when discussing treatment options and possible involvement in clinical trials, so that patients can make an informed choice.
- To liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional team, including medical staff, ward Nurses and other Nurse Specialists, to ensure continuity of patient care.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their families and carers, and all members of the multi-professional team including those from primary care and other outside agencies.
- To participate in and develop Nurse-led clinics with focus on all aspects of BMT service.
Line Management/Financial Management Responsibilities:
- Actively contribute to the review and development of relevant directorate policies, guidelines and protocols, with particular preference to the development of nursing in line with local and national developments.
- Prepare the monthly Finance reports for BMT.
- Act as a positive role model.
Research:
- To be aware about and participate in clinical research trials, liaising closely with medical and nursing staff, as well as the local research network and clinical trials team, to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed, thus enabling informed consent.
- Participate in the collection of data and specimens for clinical trials.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing or relevant length of experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with at least significant experience at Band 6 or above
- Significant previous Haemato-oncology experience
- Significant previous Bone Marrow Transplant service experience
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Competent in intravenous medication and chemotherapy administration
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and resourcefully
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing or relevant length of experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with at least significant experience at Band 6 or above
- Significant previous Haemato-oncology experience
- Significant previous Bone Marrow Transplant service experience
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Competent in intravenous medication and chemotherapy administration
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and resourcefully
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
