Job summary
INTERNAL ADVERT
This advert is only open to applicants who are
currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We
are a high performing orgnaisation with a track record of success.
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a CNS within the North Team. we are seeking to employ a dynamic
individual to establish and maintain nurse led clinics for patient with
haematology conditions.
The sussessfull candidiate
will ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge and research based
practice to all patients requiring specialist haematology care and provide
senior clinical support for consultant haematologists
You would be required to be
able to Ppan a systematic approach to assess management of patient care in
consultation with the MDT, primary care and other organisations to address the
individual needs of and involving patients and their carers in disease
management, whilst encouraging patient participation in care and service
development
There
is also opportunities to participate/facilitate research projects and initiate
and participate clinical audit of the service in order to demonstrate
clinically effective practice
Main duties of the job
The role of the nurse specialist in haematology is
multifaceted, incorporating key functions as policy and standard development,
education, research and professional development.
Provide direct clinical support for consultant
haematologists.
Provide clinical expertise to primary/secondary care
staff regarding the care of patients in this specialist group, acting as a
resource for health care professionals, patients and carers.
Provide expert advice to specialist cancer nursing group
within the Trust and participate in Regional Haematology Nursing Forums.
Facilitate, coordinate and monitor patients receiving
chemotherapy, radiotherapy and best supportive care for haematological disease.
To establish and maintain a nurse
led service for all haematology patients.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an ongoing support
service for both patients and carers
Plan specialist nursing provision for continuity of care,
referring and admitting patients as necessary
To prepare appropriate written information consistent
with best practice and Trust guidelines to enhance understanding
To act as the key worker for all haematology patients
ensuring that all patients and carers are well informed about their disease and
its management providing appropriate and timely information
To communicate diagnosis and treatment options for
patients with haematological conditions
To provide telephone access for patients and carers to
allow ongoing support and rapid access to all members of the haematology team
Lead for patient information within the specialty, acting
as an advocate on behalf of both service users and carers when necessary
Provide support for haematology patients undergoing
chemotherapy regimes
Provide inpatient and home visits as required
Establish and maintain nurse led clinics and develop
protocols for the regular monitoring and management of patients requiring blood
transfusion and venesection
Provide a nurse led service and develop protocols for the
regular monitoring of patients with appropriate chronic haematological
disorders
To assist haematologists in patient follow up utilising
acquired clinical skills
To work as an independent Extended Nurse Prescriber and
Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
To utilise clinical examination skills and history taking
as part of patient assessment
Discuss with the patient the outcome of consultation,
initiate appropriate investigations and treatments necessary and monitor
possible outcome, including breaking bad news when necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an ongoing support
service for both patients and carers
Plan specialist nursing provision for continuity of care,
referring and admitting patients as necessary
To prepare appropriate written information consistent
with best practice and Trust guidelines to enhance understanding
To act as the key worker for all haematology patients
ensuring that all patients and carers are well informed about their disease and
its management providing appropriate and timely information
To communicate diagnosis and treatment options for
patients with haematological conditions
To provide telephone access for patients and carers to
allow ongoing support and rapid access to all members of the haematology team
Lead for patient information within the specialty, acting
as an advocate on behalf of both service users and carers when necessary
Provide support for haematology patients undergoing
chemotherapy regimes
Provide inpatient and home visits as required
Establish and maintain nurse led clinics and develop
protocols for the regular monitoring and management of patients requiring blood
transfusion and venesection
Provide a nurse led service and develop protocols for the
regular monitoring of patients with appropriate chronic haematological
disorders
To assist haematologists in patient follow up utilising
acquired clinical skills
To work as an independent Extended Nurse Prescriber and
Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
To utilise clinical examination skills and history taking
as part of patient assessment
Discuss with the patient the outcome of consultation,
initiate appropriate investigations and treatments necessary and monitor
possible outcome, including breaking bad news when necessary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A robust post basic experience in nursing, where experience in cancer nursing would be desirable (minimum of 5 years)
Desirable
- Experience using EPR
- Evidence of completion or involvement in related research, audit and or evaluation of haematology/oncology clinical practice/services
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with at least 5 years post basic experience, 2 years of which must be haematology or oncology based
- Degree level qualification or working towards
- ENB 998 or equivalent
-
- Counselling course
- ECDL or willingness to undertake
- educated to NVQ or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification/Higher degree (or working toward such a qualification)
- Evidence of training/competence in Clinical Examination Skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A robust post basic experience in nursing, where experience in cancer nursing would be desirable
- Experience of working with haematology patients
- Awareness of current haematology services development (national, regional and local)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of multi-professional working, displaying an ability to communicate with the entire multi-professional team
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A robust post basic experience in nursing, where experience in cancer nursing would be desirable (minimum of 5 years)
Desirable
- Experience using EPR
- Evidence of completion or involvement in related research, audit and or evaluation of haematology/oncology clinical practice/services
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with at least 5 years post basic experience, 2 years of which must be haematology or oncology based
- Degree level qualification or working towards
- ENB 998 or equivalent
-
- Counselling course
- ECDL or willingness to undertake
- educated to NVQ or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification/Higher degree (or working toward such a qualification)
- Evidence of training/competence in Clinical Examination Skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A robust post basic experience in nursing, where experience in cancer nursing would be desirable
- Experience of working with haematology patients
- Awareness of current haematology services development (national, regional and local)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of multi-professional working, displaying an ability to communicate with the entire multi-professional team
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
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).
