Job summary
Applications are invited from highly
motivated and forward-thinking nurses wanting the opportunity to develop in the
role of Haematology Clinical Nurse specialist/Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
The post has been developed to provide the opportunity of career progression
within the specialty. You will be a member of the multi-professional team
providing specialist nursing and medical support to patients and their families
with haematological conditions.
You must be a committed innovative
individual with a positive approach to both personal and service
development. A Registered Nurse with 3
years post registration experience and preferably some proven experience in
Haematology/Oncology you must be qualified to degree level or have a portfolio
of relevant experience.
Service development is key to the role
and therefore we are looking for a nurse who has vision and the ability to
influence services at a clinical and strategic level.
In return we offer support, training and education through both academic and
personal development programmes allowing career progression.
Main duties of the job
To work
in partnership with nurses and other health professionals to address peoples
health needs through planning and delivering interventions which are based on
best practice and clinical judgement.
To
develop and provide a coordinated specialist service to patients with
haematological malignancies and their carers and to have direct clinical
involvement in complex care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
To
provide a supporting role with bone marrow aspirates, administering
chemotherapy, taking blood and venesections.
To
receive direct referrals within the specialty and to provide expert assessment
of patients needs.
About us
The PIU (Programmed
Investigation Unit) is based at Halton Hospital and provides a day ward for
patients that need to be admitted for blood transfusion, platelet transfusion,
chemotherapy, i.v therapy, venesection, and clotting factor replacement.
It is a
very busy ward with a wide cohort of patients run by a Lead Clinical Haematology
nurse specialist and a dedicated team of nurses.
Informal enquiries to Loraine Derbyshire.
Lead Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Chemotherapy Nurse or
Rachael Labuda
01928 753369
Interviews will take place on 6th November 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
develop knowledge and skills to be able to provide comprehensive nursing
support to patients and their careers with malignant and non-malignant
Haematological conditions. This will be in line within the broad aims of
Improving outcomes guidance for Haematological conditions and service requirement.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
develop knowledge and skills to be able to provide comprehensive nursing
support to patients and their careers with malignant and non-malignant
Haematological conditions. This will be in line within the broad aims of
Improving outcomes guidance for Haematological conditions and service requirement.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Person Specification
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Willing to commit to masters level study.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
Desirable
- Cannulation
- IV administration
- Competent in the administration of chemotherapy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of register
- Degree or evidence of level 6 study
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
- Previous experience of speciality
Person Specification
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Willing to commit to masters level study.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
Desirable
- Cannulation
- IV administration
- Competent in the administration of chemotherapy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of register
- Degree or evidence of level 6 study
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
- Previous experience of speciality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
