James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Haematology Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Haematology nurse to join us in the Sandra Chapman Day centre for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave. A secondment would also be considered.

The unit currently opens Monday to Friday , however applicants must be prepared to work weekends and bank holidays as and when the demands change and are commissioned.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Haematology Team in developing the service to meet the needs of our community. Developing the service in line with best practice, evidence based nursing and medicine, and national standards for Haematology.
The Specialist Haematology Nurse will provide clinical support and expertise to haematology patients and other healthcare professionals in the Trust and community.
To work in collaboration with other colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest possible standard of care and support to haematology patients and their families/carers
To have relevant expertise and knowledge related to possible investigations and treatment options and so provide patients with the necessary information to maximise informed consent.

To assist in the enrolment of patients into national trials and ensure that trial protocols are adhered to at all times, organising investigations and treatments as necessary.
To assist in the education of the multi-disciplinary team both in the primary and secondary care.
To provide the link between the palliative care needs of patients from diagnosis to terminal care in hospital and community, by participation in community care needs of patients.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-5649554

Job locations

James Paget

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical support and expertise in all areas of the haematology service including ward, day treatment centre, outpatients clinic via home visits/follow up visits to all patients and relatives at all stages of disease and treatment (newly diagnosed through to remission).
To work alongside other Haematology Nurse Specialist nurse in nurse led clinics in Myeloma
To support and advise patients and relatives within the terminal stages of haematological conditions and to liaise with all persons involved in the multi-disciplinary team, palliative care team and community.
To liaise with all grades of staff within the hospital and community to provide support, advice and education on haematological disease and the care of the patient.
To co-ordinate, review, maintain and develop standards of venous access service provided to haematology patients, including peripheral cannulation and insertions of skin tunnelled catheters.
Works in partnership with Ward 17 to develop care pathways for haematology in-patients.

To act as a resource for students and learners, junior members of staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To undertake specific training programmes relating to own role.
To identify the education and training needs of the haematology service. To develop teaching/education packages for all levels of hospital and community staff
To support staff to recognise learning needs through appraisal, identify and organise ways to address them.
To evaluate own practice and seek feedback from others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide clinical support and expertise in all areas of the haematology service including ward, day treatment centre, outpatients clinic via home visits/follow up visits to all patients and relatives at all stages of disease and treatment (newly diagnosed through to remission).
To work alongside other Haematology Nurse Specialist nurse in nurse led clinics in Myeloma
To support and advise patients and relatives within the terminal stages of haematological conditions and to liaise with all persons involved in the multi-disciplinary team, palliative care team and community.
To liaise with all grades of staff within the hospital and community to provide support, advice and education on haematological disease and the care of the patient.
To co-ordinate, review, maintain and develop standards of venous access service provided to haematology patients, including peripheral cannulation and insertions of skin tunnelled catheters.
Works in partnership with Ward 17 to develop care pathways for haematology in-patients.

To act as a resource for students and learners, junior members of staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To undertake specific training programmes relating to own role.
To identify the education and training needs of the haematology service. To develop teaching/education packages for all levels of hospital and community staff
To support staff to recognise learning needs through appraisal, identify and organise ways to address them.
To evaluate own practice and seek feedback from others.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
Post registration module in Haematology or Chemotherapy
Regsitered General Nurse (Adult)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Recent post registration experience in a Haematology setting at Band 6 or above

Desirable

Experience in caseload management and Nurse Led Clinics
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Skills abilities & competencies

Essential

Advanced IV cannulation, venepuncture and chemotherapy administration skills
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
Knowledge of National Standards and Government initiatives in haematology
Able to demonstrate initiative when balancing work demands
Excellent teaching skills including experience of teaching qualified nursing staff
Can demonstrate attention to detail

Desirable

Expanded skills i.e. Bone Marrow biopsy/ Bone Marrow Aspiration

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
Post registration module in Haematology or Chemotherapy
Regsitered General Nurse (Adult)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Recent post registration experience in a Haematology setting at Band 6 or above

Desirable

Experience in caseload management and Nurse Led Clinics
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Skills abilities & competencies

Essential

Advanced IV cannulation, venepuncture and chemotherapy administration skills
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
Knowledge of National Standards and Government initiatives in haematology
Able to demonstrate initiative when balancing work demands
Excellent teaching skills including experience of teaching qualified nursing staff
Can demonstrate attention to detail

Desirable

Expanded skills i.e. Bone Marrow biopsy/ Bone Marrow Aspiration

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

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)