Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Christie NHS FT
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Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Haematology Nurse to join our CNS team. This will be a Band 6 Fixed Term Contract, covering maternity leave. We require the post holder to have previous experience within a Haematology setting.
The role will involve providing advice, care and support to patients and families who attend our outpatient, Ambulatory and Palatine Treatment Centre. You will co-ordinate patient care and act as a key worker for your own patient case load. Working hours are Monday -Friday and cross cover within the team is a requirement for this post.
Main duties of the job
Working with the haematology MDT to ensure patient holistic care needs are met. This individual will play a key role in the assessment of social and psychological care, providing knowledge and experience to advise, educate and support those involved in the care of patients with haematology Oncology speciality.
Acting sensitively and professionally and using knowledge and skills to navigate/support through difficult conversations such as breaking bad news.
They will be a link with other key teams involved in the patients clinical pathway both in and outside of the organization. Refer and liaison to wider MDT may be required and complete necessary referral paperwork. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Date posted
31 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-85576-CNS-LS
Job locations
Haematology Specialist Nursing - E00286
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Haematology Specialist Nursing - E00286
Manchester
M20 4BX