CNS- Immune Haematology

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
• Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject (e.g. haemato-oncology, Immunology courses)
• Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training. (or other essential speciality courses if not expected)
• Experience in relevant specialist area.
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrable teaching experience.
• An advanced practitioner through formal qualification and/or extensive clinical experience relevant to specialty.

Desirable

• MSc in related speciality
• Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
• Leadership course
• Quality improvement training
• Proven track record as specialist, with extensive professional portfolio of publication, conference presentation, research and clinical audit.
• Non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
• Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
• Experience of teaching and assessing others.
• Experience of audit and service development.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing.
• Research experience.

Skills/knowledge/abilities

Essential

• In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proven teaching and assessing skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office.

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change.
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes.

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and Maintain a friendly, caring, safe environment for staff, patients and visitors improvement.
• Flexible approach to working ensuring diversity and inclusivity.
• Able to demonstrate trust values in practice.

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work cross site.
• Ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the role.
• Has the ability to inspire and lead others.
• Approachable.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).