York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

Are you a passionate, innovative, and committed nurse with Haematology experience, looking to take your career to the next level?

Then an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Haematology nursing team. This is a York based post but the applicant should be willing to travel to Scarborough as required.

As the applicant, you will strive to provide high-quality care to both malignant and non-malignant haematology patients. Your role will be integral to our multidisciplinary team (MDT), where your growth, development, and contributions will be valued and nurtured. You will be supported by the MDT to develop your knowledge and skills to enhance our exceptional service.

Main duties of the job

  • Working as part of an MDT to provide holistic care to malignant and non-malignant Haematology patients.
  • You must be able to work both independently and within a team setting.
  • You must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to impart complex information to patients/relatives and carers.
  • Good organisational skills and a commitment to providing outstanding service to our patients.
  • It is essential to have the ability to act on your own initiative, utilising your clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6730245-CNS-C

Job locations

York and Scarborough Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
  • Audit & Standard setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Organisational skills

Training

Essential

  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
  • Audit & Standard setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Organisational skills

Training

Essential

  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Evidence of continued professional development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Gillian Jackson

gillian.jackson12@nhs.net

01904725815

Details

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6730245-CNS-C

Job locations

York and Scarborough Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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