Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an RN to join our Haematology CNS team. The position would be as a band 6 for 37.5 hours (working 5 days a week, 8-4 as core hours).
The successful nurse would be joining a well-established, experienced team who would provide support and training. The nurse would be expected to work alongside the band 7 Stem cell transplantation CNS and with training and supervision perform apheresis and stem cell return. The nurse would also be responsible for carrying 2 consultant caseloads which includes supporting patients and their families through initial diagnosis, treatment and beyond as needed. The postholder would work alongside the CNS team providing support to inpatients as needed and review patients when attending C4 daycase, SDEC and A2 medical daycase as appropriate. The support CNS would also be expected to provide advice, support and teaching to nurses on C4 ward, Daycase, SDEC and A2 medical Daycase.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist service and will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Autologous Stem Cell transplantation and Apheresis services. Ensuring high standards of nursing care are provided to all patients receiving care in this Haematological specialty. The post holder will be ward or department based.
The post holder will support the CNS in providing professional advice to members of the multidisciplinary teams; assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the specialty.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team caring for patients with Haematological disorders.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN,RMN)
- Evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Masters degree in relevant Clinical Practice or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe
- Leadership development course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Evidence of experience in Apheresis/Autologous bone marrow transplantation
- Experience of being able to prioritise workloads and delegate staff
- Evidence of ability to teach & assess
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in relating with others both within and outside the nursing/midwifery field and establishing effective communication systems
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN,RMN)
- Evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Masters degree in relevant Clinical Practice or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe
- Leadership development course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Evidence of experience in Apheresis/Autologous bone marrow transplantation
- Experience of being able to prioritise workloads and delegate staff
- Evidence of ability to teach & assess
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in relating with others both within and outside the nursing/midwifery field and establishing effective communication systems
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
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).
