Job summary
The post holder has a key leadership and specialist role at a senior level to support the organisation in the delivery of care for both malignant and non malignant haematology cancer patients and their families. This will be in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the specialty, ensuring that Trust values and beliefs are upheld. In addition, the Specialist Nurse has a fundamental role in leading on the development and the effective delivery of specialist cancer nursing to reflect the evolving health care agenda.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, Lead Cancer Nurse and Matron, will deliver the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting, including effective leadership, monitoring, and maintaining professional and care standards, work collaboratively, manage complaints as per Trust policy and lead the specialist nursing contribution to the governance agenda.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Lead on the development and delivery of cancer education and training for patients and staff, relevant to specialist nursing practice.
Provide clinical leadership and line management of staff if appropriate, ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review.
Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour, which are consistent with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and requirements.
Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Business Group, relevant to specialty
Act as key worker within agreed tumour specific protocols, leading on patient and carer communication issues and co-ordinate the patient pathway.
Provide expert nursing advice and support to other Health Care Professionals (HCP)
About us
All employees must adhere to the NMC code and follow the trust values and beliefs,, and all trust polices and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality of staff and patients.
Maintain accurate records.
Ensure patients receive appropriate information and support in relation to their cancer and treatment.
Facilitate open and effective communication within the specialist team and external organisations, both verbal and written, often at a senior level
Ensure patient pathways are supported by appropriate documentation e.g., key worker handover.
Develop links with clinical networks and other specialist services to facilitate the sharing of good practice as required.
Lead and manage change within a complex environment in response to emerging knowledge and national cancer initiatives, using persuasion and influencing skills.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, MDTs, SMDTs, and other organisations to ensure that patient and carer needs are met, ensuring the involvement of the multi-professional team as appropriate.
Work collaboratively as a member of the MDT, communicating and leading on issues relating to specialist nursing care and management of the patient pathway, ensuring patients needs are effectively represented and addressed.
Ensure timely and effective communication with patients, staff, relatives and carers in relation to care issues, often managing complex and sensitive information.
Proactively manage patient, relative and staff concerns, liaising with staff in the Patient and Customer Services Department as necessary
Seek support and advice on matters outside experience and authority
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality of staff and patients.
Maintain accurate records.
Ensure patients receive appropriate information and support in relation to their cancer and treatment.
Facilitate open and effective communication within the specialist team and external organisations, both verbal and written, often at a senior level
Ensure patient pathways are supported by appropriate documentation e.g., key worker handover.
Develop links with clinical networks and other specialist services to facilitate the sharing of good practice as required.
Lead and manage change within a complex environment in response to emerging knowledge and national cancer initiatives, using persuasion and influencing skills.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, MDTs, SMDTs, and other organisations to ensure that patient and carer needs are met, ensuring the involvement of the multi-professional team as appropriate.
Work collaboratively as a member of the MDT, communicating and leading on issues relating to specialist nursing care and management of the patient pathway, ensuring patients needs are effectively represented and addressed.
Ensure timely and effective communication with patients, staff, relatives and carers in relation to care issues, often managing complex and sensitive information.
Proactively manage patient, relative and staff concerns, liaising with staff in the Patient and Customer Services Department as necessary
Seek support and advice on matters outside experience and authority
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Essential
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in Haematology
Desirable
- Previous experience of running Nurse Led Clinics
Essential
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate leaderships skills within the nursing specialty.
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, aptitude to change.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research e.g., patient experience, evidence base practice, annual reports
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Essential
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in Haematology
Desirable
- Previous experience of running Nurse Led Clinics
Essential
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate leaderships skills within the nursing specialty.
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, aptitude to change.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research e.g., patient experience, evidence base practice, annual reports
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).
