Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Haematology Cancer Nurse Specialist in our Homecare Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Haematology Nurse Specialist to lead, develop and manage the Homecare Team.
This role combines expert clinical work alongside the support and development of the Homecare Service. Our strategy is patient centred, focused on delivering high quality, safe integrated clinical pathways to achieve excellent clinical outcomes and patient experience.
The role involves clinical work within the day unit and out in the community with patients, which will involve having a valid UK driving licence.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To lead and develop the haematology homecare service alongside haematology consultants/haematology nurse practitioners/CNSLead
- To provide a specialist nursing service within the community setting for patients requiring haematology specific care and management of on-going treatment, for those who cannot attend the hospital setting
- Be an autonomous practitioner and have the freedom to act to influence patient care and service provision under the supervision of the Clinical Medical Lead or Haematology consultant. They will exercise levels of judgement, discretion and decision-making in treatment of many haematology conditions such as AML, CLL and MPN.
Please see attached job description for further details
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and development of haematology homecare service
- Provide high quality evidence based care for patients within the haematology setting both in hospital and outside in the community
- Knowledge of haematology conditions and the treatments used within this speciality
- Run a nurse led clinic under supervision of the clinical haematologist
- Expert decision making skills and communication skills, interacting with all members of the MDT on a regular basis.
- Carry out planned treatments for patients within their own home or care home.
Please see attached job description for more detailed information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and development of haematology homecare service
- Provide high quality evidence based care for patients within the haematology setting both in hospital and outside in the community
- Knowledge of haematology conditions and the treatments used within this speciality
- Run a nurse led clinic under supervision of the clinical haematologist
- Expert decision making skills and communication skills, interacting with all members of the MDT on a regular basis.
- Carry out planned treatments for patients within their own home or care home.
Please see attached job description for more detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Knowledge of SACT treatments
- UKONS SACT passport competence
Desirable
- counselling skills
- teaching qualification
- advanced communication skills
- Transfusion prescribing competence
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- experience working in cancer care/relevant speciality
- knowledge of patients with a haematological condition
- evidence of autonomous working
- experience of managing staff
- experience of service development
Desirable
- band 6 experience
- post grad certificate of education
- physical assessment skills
- research experience
Technical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate clinical skills i.e. cannulation & venepuncture
- Ability to administer SACT therapies
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
- Ability to use appropriate computer systems
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Knowledge of SACT treatments
- UKONS SACT passport competence
Desirable
- counselling skills
- teaching qualification
- advanced communication skills
- Transfusion prescribing competence
Experience & knowledge
Essential
- experience working in cancer care/relevant speciality
- knowledge of patients with a haematological condition
- evidence of autonomous working
- experience of managing staff
- experience of service development
Desirable
- band 6 experience
- post grad certificate of education
- physical assessment skills
- research experience
Technical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate clinical skills i.e. cannulation & venepuncture
- Ability to administer SACT therapies
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
- Ability to use appropriate computer systems
Desirable
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).
