Job summary
It is an exciting time to work at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals while we prepare to move into the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in 2024.
The Haematology team are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join the CNS team, supporting both in and outpatients across the trust. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be competent in the administration of chemotherapy. We are currently looking at extending the roles of specialist nurses within the specialty, and there will be training opportunities to support your development.
An informal chat to discuss the role is recommended, please contact sarah.wiltshire@nhs.net or janehems@nhs.net to arrange
Main duties of the job
Supporting Haematology patients from diagnosis throughout their cancer journey.
The post holder will work with the band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist and other clinical colleagues in haematology, oncology, palliative care, pathology and pharmacy to ensure quality of care to haematology patients and their relatives throughout the pathway, managing a caseload of patients supported by the existing team.
The post holder will give advice, education and support to nursing staff caring for haematology patients, and will be involved in development of the service (including peer review, guidelines and teaching programmes) alongside the cancer management team, haematology MDT and service users
About us
The Haematology service at SWBH currently includes an newly refurbished inpatient ward at City Hospital, outpatient clinics on both the City and Sandwell sites, chemotherapy unit on the City site, and the regional sickle cell and thalassaemia centre is on the City site.
The inpatient and sickle cell service are expected to move into purpose built units in the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in 2024.
The Haematology CNS team work closely with the Acute Oncology Team and are supported by assistant practitioners
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post basic nursing experience including relevant experience in haemato-oncology
- Chemotherapy competence or qualification
- Experience of audit initiatives and other quality initiatives
- Experience and evidence in implementing change
- Experience of research and development
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
- Computer literacy skills
- Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical environment
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Advanced communication skills training
- Counselling skills
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification (ENB 998/D32 or 33 or equivalent course) or willingness to undertake
- N59 or other recognised cancer nursing qualification
- Appropriate degree or working towards
Desirable
- Leadership or first line management qualification
Management / Supervision / Coordination skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having led a service, team or project
Written skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to participate in writing annual reports
Communication/Verbal skills
Essential
- Face to face contact / telephone contact
- Participate in internal and external meetings
- Proficient use of IT and email
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Essential
- Understanding of financial planning and awareness of budgetary constraints
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge / awareness of the CNS role
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing / clinical audit
- Able to set and monitor standards
- Demonstrate understanding of the issues surrounding nurse role expansion
- Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Proficient IT skills
Working Conditions
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to apply health and safety policies
Other
Essential
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post basic nursing experience including relevant experience in haemato-oncology
- Chemotherapy competence or qualification
- Experience of audit initiatives and other quality initiatives
- Experience and evidence in implementing change
- Experience of research and development
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
- Computer literacy skills
- Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical environment
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Advanced communication skills training
- Counselling skills
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification (ENB 998/D32 or 33 or equivalent course) or willingness to undertake
- N59 or other recognised cancer nursing qualification
- Appropriate degree or working towards
Desirable
- Leadership or first line management qualification
Management / Supervision / Coordination skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having led a service, team or project
Written skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to participate in writing annual reports
Communication/Verbal skills
Essential
- Face to face contact / telephone contact
- Participate in internal and external meetings
- Proficient use of IT and email
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Essential
- Understanding of financial planning and awareness of budgetary constraints
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge / awareness of the CNS role
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing / clinical audit
- Able to set and monitor standards
- Demonstrate understanding of the issues surrounding nurse role expansion
- Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Proficient IT skills
Working Conditions
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to apply health and safety policies
Other
Essential
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
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).
