Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 December 2024

Job summary

A unique and very exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Band 7 Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.

This role requires an experienced individual with previous experience of working within the field of haematology and be able to work autonomously and act as an expert resource for various clinical teams. You will be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills and be an excellent communicator.

The post holder will form part of a cohesive team of Haematologists, nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioner and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work closely with clinicians across the trust and the tertiary site in Leeds.

We have a specific vision to develop the service to meet the needs of the local community and want a motivated individual to join us.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Gemma Brooksbank Matron for Haematology & Oncology via email - gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net or Lucy Ward ANP & Lead Nurse for Malignant Haematology via email on lucy.ward17@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

To practice as a clinical nurse specialist demonstrating good knowledge and competence in all aspects of care and treatment relating to Haematological malignancies & general Haematology

To implement a personalised care and support approach, and undertake care plans in consultation with all patients

Carry a caseload and responsibility for the management of complex cases

Communicate very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives. This includes highly complex information that needs to be conveyed in easily understood language.

Provide line management and leadership to the clinical nurse specialist team

Support and Coordinate the Clinical Nurse Specialist service on a day to day basis

Facilitate in the overall business planning and development of the service including new and innovative patient pathways

Conduct and facilitate Patient Education Programmes to promote self-management for patients living with and beyond their cancer

Actively participate and contribute in the team's business and quality meetings.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1670S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

Registered nurse educated to degree level
Educated to Masters level or willingness to undertake
Evidence of continuous professional development
Advanced communication skills
Relevant experience in the caring for patients with haematological conditions and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
Experience of leadership/ management role in recent clinical role
Ability to work autonomously and capable of working as an integral member of a small team
Able to development positive working relationships and work across professional and organisational boundaries

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Independent prescribing qualification
Post registration certificate in speciality
Experience in the broad range of treatment modality settings for cancer.
Experience of audit and research

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

Registered nurse educated to degree level
Educated to Masters level or willingness to undertake
Evidence of continuous professional development
Advanced communication skills
Relevant experience in the caring for patients with haematological conditions and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
Experience of leadership/ management role in recent clinical role
Ability to work autonomously and capable of working as an integral member of a small team
Able to development positive working relationships and work across professional and organisational boundaries

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Independent prescribing qualification
Post registration certificate in speciality
Experience in the broad range of treatment modality settings for cancer.
Experience of audit and research

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

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).