Job summary
The post holder will be a qualified nurse with an extensive nursing experience within the field of Hameaolotgy/Cancer nursing. They will have a record of career long learning and education and they will require highly developed leadership, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.
The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with other organisations, professionals and specialties and refer on appropriately e.g. surgical and oncology colleagues, specialist palliative care, primary care and social services.
As the key worker the post holder will plan a systematic approach to assessing the management of patient care in consultation with the MDTs and other organisations to address the individual needs of and involving patients and their carer's in disease management, whilst encouraging patient participation in care and service development
The role of the specialist Nurse is multifaceted incorporating such key functions as policy and standards development, education, research, and professional development. The ultimate aim is the provision of a cost effective, efficient quality service that meets the needs of the patient caseload/client group.
Main duties of the job
Caring for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia, MPN/MDS. At times there will be an expectation to also provide care, advice and support to those with non cancerous haematology problems such as iron deficiency anaemia and ITP.
o To provide senior clinical support and provide expert nursing advice for all staff caring for patients.o The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and work to ensure patients receive expert nursing advice and careo Conduct specialist Haematology clinics and where required support the Consultant Haematologist in specific clinics
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oNMC level 1 registration
- oDegree
- oSpecialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competent
- oTeaching Qualification
- oAdvanced communications skills course or willing to undertake
- oClinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake
- oEvidence of ability to work at a senior level.
- oVenepuncture
Desirable
- Counselling course or certificate
- Teaching Certificate
- Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oExpert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing
- oNMP or working towards
Desirable
- Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology management and care of complex treatments.
- Haematology and/or Oncology Nursing experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience
- oSubstantial experience which should be at a senior grade within a Haematology/Oncology setting
- oExperience in managing change
- oCurrent teaching experience
- oExperience of implementing protocols and guidelines
- oUnderstanding and experience of service improvement
- oExperience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oEvidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate
- oExperience in supporting and managing Haematology/Oncology patients
Desirable
- Experience of developing protocols and guidelines
- Experience of working towards Quality Measures
- Experience of working in the haematology or oncology areas
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oNMC level 1 registration
- oDegree
- oSpecialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competent
- oTeaching Qualification
- oAdvanced communications skills course or willing to undertake
- oClinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake
- oEvidence of ability to work at a senior level.
- oVenepuncture
Desirable
- Counselling course or certificate
- Teaching Certificate
- Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oExpert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing
- oNMP or working towards
Desirable
- Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology management and care of complex treatments.
- Haematology and/or Oncology Nursing experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience
- oSubstantial experience which should be at a senior grade within a Haematology/Oncology setting
- oExperience in managing change
- oCurrent teaching experience
- oExperience of implementing protocols and guidelines
- oUnderstanding and experience of service improvement
- oExperience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oEvidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate
- oExperience in supporting and managing Haematology/Oncology patients
Desirable
- Experience of developing protocols and guidelines
- Experience of working towards Quality Measures
- Experience of working in the haematology or oncology areas
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).
