Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse, with at least 4 years relevant experience to join the Christie @ Tameside Haematology Service. The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families and will co-ordinate patient care and act as a `key worker` for a nurse led patient service. As the haematology CNS service develops flexible working within the wider haematology service may be required. The post holder will be working in conjunction with the Lead Haematology CNS /Clinical Operation Manager
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing support in haematology clinics, and Holistic Needs AssessmentProvide nurse led clinics, including bone marrow biopsy clinic.Work with the haematology nursing team and be a `key worker` for patients and their families.The management of complex treatment pathways.Flexible working within the wider team.Expert resource for patients, colleagues and co-ordinate care across the trust.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs, through electronic holistic needs assessment.
2) Participate in the clinical management of patients and formulate clinical management plans as per medical instruction and patient agreement.
3) Act as a `Keyworker` for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patient care.
4) Support the haematology team to assess patient`s information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs, ensuring the focus is on the promotion of health as well as illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs, through electronic holistic needs assessment.
2) Participate in the clinical management of patients and formulate clinical management plans as per medical instruction and patient agreement.
3) Act as a `Keyworker` for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patient care.
4) Support the haematology team to assess patient`s information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs, ensuring the focus is on the promotion of health as well as illness.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Diploma in Nursing Studies
- 1st Level Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership / Management qualification
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced communication skills course
- Haematology oncology degree/masters' module
- Non - medical prescribing qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Haematology experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of haematology disease 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 Application Form
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Diploma in Nursing Studies
- 1st Level Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership / Management qualification
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced communication skills course
- Haematology oncology degree/masters' module
- Non - medical prescribing qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Haematology experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of haematology disease 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 Application Form
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.
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).
