Job summary
The Haematology CNS team are looking to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated CNS to join their team.
- The post holder will work closely across the whole patient pathway working across all Haematological malignancies to ensure a seamless delivery of care is provided
- The Haematology CNS team are integral in the delivery, support and influence of the cancer journey and experience to provide high quality care.
Main duties of the job
As a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), the post holder is responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and education to patients diagnosed with a Haematological malignancy with support from the senior CNS.
They will work autonomously alongside the Band 7 Clinical Nurse
The post holder will implement programmes of holistic care at all stages of the patient's pathway including pre-diagnostic support and advice, holistic needs assessments, review patients on treatment as part of their clinical pathway, follow-up and LWBC as required. They will support the Trust cancer nursing model to provide delivery of care for cancer patients throughout the patient pathway.
As an integral member of the CNS team, the post holder will be able to influence patient care through development of specialist skills, knowledge and experience.
They will be actively involved in monitoring and developing the service across the trust to ensure that patients receive sustainable high-quality care that is safe and effective through the audit process and patient feedback initiatives.
The post holder will be expected to support the CNS teams in a variety of locations providing peer support and advice as the service demands dictate.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Evidence of recent CPD Relevant post graduate education in oncology nursing. Communication skills training
- Significant recent experience within the Haematology treatment environment Excellent knowledge of Haematology malignanices and their complications Experience of multi-professional working. Evidence of good communication skills
- oGood communication - verbal/written oBe able to work on own initiative oWorks well with in a team oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality oParticipate in standard setting and research projects oEvidence showing clinical and professional development oTo be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care oAbility to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands oFacilitate learning of others.
- oShows motivation in developing new skills oProfessionalism at all times oLeadership qualities oHigh level of interpersonal skills oDemonstrate empathy and diplomacy oFlexible and reliable
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Teaching Certificate, degree
- Understanding of MDT working. Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience within the Haematology treatment environment Excellent knowledge of Haematology malignanices and their complications Experience of multi-professional working. Evidence of good communication skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of MDT working. Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- oGood communication - verbal/written oBe able to work on own initiative oWorks well with in a team oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality oParticipate in standard setting and research projects oEvidence showing clinical and professional development oTo be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care oAbility to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands oFacilitate learning of others.
Special attributes and other
Essential
- oShows motivation in developing new skills oProfessionalism at all times oLeadership qualities oHigh level of interpersonal skills oDemonstrate empathy and diplomacy oFlexible and reliable
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Evidence of recent CPD Relevant post graduate education in oncology nursing. Communication skills training
- Significant recent experience within the Haematology treatment environment Excellent knowledge of Haematology malignanices and their complications Experience of multi-professional working. Evidence of good communication skills
- oGood communication - verbal/written oBe able to work on own initiative oWorks well with in a team oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality oParticipate in standard setting and research projects oEvidence showing clinical and professional development oTo be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care oAbility to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands oFacilitate learning of others.
- oShows motivation in developing new skills oProfessionalism at all times oLeadership qualities oHigh level of interpersonal skills oDemonstrate empathy and diplomacy oFlexible and reliable
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Teaching Certificate, degree
- Understanding of MDT working. Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience within the Haematology treatment environment Excellent knowledge of Haematology malignanices and their complications Experience of multi-professional working. Evidence of good communication skills.
Desirable
- Understanding of MDT working. Experience of cancer work in a variety of settings
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- oGood communication - verbal/written oBe able to work on own initiative oWorks well with in a team oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality oParticipate in standard setting and research projects oEvidence showing clinical and professional development oTo be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care oAbility to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands oFacilitate learning of others.
Special attributes and other
Essential
- oShows motivation in developing new skills oProfessionalism at all times oLeadership qualities oHigh level of interpersonal skills oDemonstrate empathy and diplomacy oFlexible and reliable
Other
Essential
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).
