Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs, through holistic needs assessment ( HNA )

2) Act as an associate `Keyworker` for a clinical case load, working to support the lead haematology clinical nurse specialist by providing the co-ordination of patient care. Will be responsible for allocated disease groups and may change dependent on service need.

3) Support the haematology team to assess patient`s information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs, ensuring the focus is on the promotion of health as well as illness.

4) Contribute to the collection of quantitive and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.

5) Actively integrates research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary.

6) Participates in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology. Ensures patient information documents are produced in a timely manner.

7) Develops skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.

8) Provide nurse led bone marrow clinic and cross- cover in times of annual leave or absence for existing haematology clinical nurse specialist.

9) Provide support and cross cover if required by the wider nursing team.

10) Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

11) Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behavior.

Leadership

Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.

Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.

Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment

Supports the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

Engages patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice. Education

Attend annual updates and ensure compliance with all mandatory training

Support the Lead Haematology CNS in the education and training of other professionals involved in patient care within the specialism of haematology.

Take responsibility for life- long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engages with learning development opportunities.

Professional Development

Support the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care

Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.

Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines

Work with the Lead Haematology CNS to contribute to annual reports and work plan development.

Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the community

Promote equality and value diversity

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 Diploma in Nursing Studies
• 1 st Level Degree (or working towards)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills course
• Post registration certificate in Haematology oncology nursing
• Post registration certificate in cancer care/ palliative care
• Research qualification/ module Non - medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Haematology experience
• BMT experience
• Experience of working with a multi-professional team

Desirable

• Previous CNS experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver high quality patient care
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Ability to manage own case load with good time management

Desirable

• Ability to perform bone marrow biopsy procedure
• Advanced IT skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of haematology disease specific groups
• Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care

Desirable

• Personal professional development
• Professional development of ward and day unit staff
• Haematology ward link nurse

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Recognition of own limitations
• Excellent time management
• Flexible working
• Excellent role model to patients and staff

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service

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).