Senior Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.
• Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology oncology 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 quantitative 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.
• Undertake service reviews, and planning for improvements of the service.
• 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

• Provide line management responsibilities of CNS team, including supporting the team in their professional development.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, promoting motivation, commitment and team spirit whilst working effectively as a team member and valuing the contribution of each member of the team.
• 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 Trust
• 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
• Participate in internal and external teaching sessions.
• 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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN Level 1
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Advanced IT skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of haematology and TYA disease specific groups
• Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care

Desirable criteria

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

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

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

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 189.7KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)