Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Macmillan Haematology
Division: Planned Care
Care Group: Cancer Services
Band: 7
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Monday 6th November 2023
We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be a named key worker with the expectation to work collaboratively with others to develop and use appropriate strategies and opportunities to share knowledge with, deliver interventions and influence the practice of colleagues with the Haemato-Oncology service.
The role of the Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist is to be a dedicated key worker to adult patients diagnosed with a haematological cancer, coordinating care between secondary and primary care, between secondary and tertiary centres and providing continuity over time.
Our values areBold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a holistic service for the optimum care of and ongoing support to individuals diagnosed with a haematological malignancy.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, build on established links with Kings College Hospital, London and Primary Care to provide a seamless care pathway for Haemato-Oncology clients. Maintain links with other Haemato-Oncology nurse specialists across the Kent and Medway Cancer Network.
Ensure that in conjunction with the Haemato-Oncology team, be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing, advice and ongoing support for individuals diagnosed with haematological malignancies.
Work in partnership with other haematology practitioners and allied health professionals. Communicate and coordinate effectively with other professionals involved in the individuals care pathway ensuring a seamless patient journey. Act as a resource to other health professionals, either within the Trust or within Primary Care.
The role will assess individuals holistic needs, using a range of assessment methods that are evidence based and appropriate for the individual. Empower individuals and groups to promote their own health and wellbeing, offering appropriate advice, information and support. Provide nurse led clinic support to individuals post bone marrow transplant, acting at all times within agreed protocols. Provide nurse led clinic support for patients with stable MPN, CLL & MGUS, acting at all times with agreed protocols.
In addition, you will be self-aware, innovative and proactive in developing and improving own competencies. Work collaboratively with others to develop and use appropriate strategies and opportunities to share knowledge with, deliver interventions and influence the practice of colleagues within the Haemato-Oncology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a holistic service for the optimum care of and ongoing support to individuals diagnosed with a haematological malignancy.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, build on established links with Kings College Hospital, London and Primary Care to provide a seamless care pathway for Haemato-Oncology clients. Maintain links with other Haemato-Oncology nurse specialists across the Kent and Medway Cancer Network.
Ensure that in conjunction with the Haemato-Oncology team, be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing, advice and ongoing support for individuals diagnosed with haematological malignancies.
Work in partnership with other haematology practitioners and allied health professionals. Communicate and coordinate effectively with other professionals involved in the individuals care pathway ensuring a seamless patient journey. Act as a resource to other health professionals, either within the Trust or within Primary Care.
The role will assess individuals holistic needs, using a range of assessment methods that are evidence based and appropriate for the individual. Empower individuals and groups to promote their own health and wellbeing, offering appropriate advice, information and support. Provide nurse led clinic support to individuals post bone marrow transplant, acting at all times within agreed protocols. Provide nurse led clinic support for patients with stable MPN, CLL & MGUS, acting at all times with agreed protocols.
In addition, you will be self-aware, innovative and proactive in developing and improving own competencies. Work collaboratively with others to develop and use appropriate strategies and opportunities to share knowledge with, deliver interventions and influence the practice of colleagues within the Haemato-Oncology service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership Course
- SACT university accredited qualification
Desirable
- Oncology/Cancer experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda for speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist oncology area delivering effective patient focused care
Skills
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Time management and organisation skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership Course
- SACT university accredited qualification
Desirable
- Oncology/Cancer experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda for speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist oncology area delivering effective patient focused care
Skills
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Time management and organisation skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
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).
