Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job responsibilities

Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.

Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology onclogy and act as a resource to patients and staff.

Assess patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.

Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.

Develop and review patient information.

Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.

Actively participate in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.

Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi- professional disciplinary team and take action if clinically indicated

Independent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice.

Strategic

Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role

Contribute to the collection of quantitive and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.

Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary.

Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.

Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Management Responsibilities

Line management responsibility as agreed of junior staff.

Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.

Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.

Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment

Support the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

Engage patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy development

Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Macclesfield hospital and also within the main site Haematology service.

Provide written evidence of service development and performance.

Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.

Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group

Professional Responsibilities

Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the role

Work within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the Trust

Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a supervisee

Contribute to the development of nurse led care and Non- Medical prescribing within regional and national level.

Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena

Training & Education

Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio

Assist in the additional training needs of staff and participate in their continuing education development

Take responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning development opportunities.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and / or abstracts for haematology conferences

Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.

Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines

Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the community

Promote equality and value diversity

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Diploma in Nursing Studies
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• MSc
• Advanced communication skills course
• Haematology oncology degree/masters module
• Non - medical prescribing qualification
• Leadership / Management qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 6 level
• Haematology/BMT experience as a clinical nurse specialist
• Leadership experience at minimum band 6
• Experience of working with a multi-professional team

Desirable

• Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of haematology malignancies and non malignancy specific groups
• Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care

Desirable

• Personal professional development
• Professional development of ward and day unit staff

Skills

Essential

• Expert in high quality patient care
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Ability to manage own case load with good time management

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Recognition of own limitations
• Excellent time management
• Flexible working
• Excellent role model to patients and staff

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).