Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in haemaglobinathy to come and join the haemaglobinathy multidisciplinary team (MDT) within Haematology at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of all patients (adults and paeds) with haemaglobinathy conditions. The post holder will carry out the assessment of those needs, working with the treating teams in the planning, implementation and evaluation of measures to support both the patient and those close to them.
The post holder will work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless journey for all patients.
The post holder will be expected to uphold the core values of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust of respectful, supportive and caring.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have advanced interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to work with diverse professional groups and a high degree of professional autonomy.
The candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of nursing skills and expertise specific to the speciality of haemaglobinathy.
They will have a first degree with either a master qualification or be willing to work towards this.
In addition the successful candidate will need to have or be willing to work towards advanced clinical skills qualification and non-medical prescribing qualification, both of which must be completed within an agreed timescale on commencing in post.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, with highly developed specialist knowledge of haemoglobinopathy
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision and assessment.
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including effective writing skills
- Communicates highly complex, sensitive information with patients and carers on condition related information to ensure their active involvement in the medical care planning, treatment delivery and informed consent process
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- Good IT skills
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Contribute to collection and evaluation of data with evidence of analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to compile reports
- Participate in regular clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience in generating and interpreting audit data
- Knowledge of local resources/services
- Experience in working across MDT/Trust/Agencies
- Develop and lead new services
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to haemaglobinathy for children
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Degree / Masters level study or equivalent specialist study
- Willing to work towards non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Management experience / qualification
- Non-medical prescriber with demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in haemoglobinopathy
- Evidence of autonomous working practice and involvement in the development of innovative ideas for service improvement must be demonstrated.
- Evidence of experience of the research process
- Experience of teaching patients and multi-professional groups
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, with highly developed specialist knowledge of haemoglobinopathy
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision and assessment.
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including effective writing skills
- Communicates highly complex, sensitive information with patients and carers on condition related information to ensure their active involvement in the medical care planning, treatment delivery and informed consent process
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- Good IT skills
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Contribute to collection and evaluation of data with evidence of analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to compile reports
- Participate in regular clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience in generating and interpreting audit data
- Knowledge of local resources/services
- Experience in working across MDT/Trust/Agencies
- Develop and lead new services
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to haemaglobinathy for children
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Degree / Masters level study or equivalent specialist study
- Willing to work towards non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Management experience / qualification
- Non-medical prescriber with demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in haemoglobinopathy
- Evidence of autonomous working practice and involvement in the development of innovative ideas for service improvement must be demonstrated.
- Evidence of experience of the research process
- Experience of teaching patients and multi-professional groups
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
