Job Summary
Due to promotion in the service, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated clinical nurse to join the haematology team at The Christie Hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Haematology Nurse to join our CNS team. We require the post holder to have experience within a Haematology setting. The role will involve providing advice, care, and support to patients and families who attend our outpatient, Ambulatory, and Palatine Treatment Centre. You will co-ordinate patient care and act as a key worker for your own patient case load. Working hours are Monday - Friday, and cross cover within the Haematology CNS team is a requirement for this post.
The CNS post holder will work within the busy and dynamic team providing exceptional care, supporting both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The applicant should have a wide range of haematology experience to be able to support the wide haematology service across all disease groups.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a comprehensive service for patients with acute and chronic malignant haematological disorders. You will provide expert care, advice, and support to patients receiving treatment on an inpatient and outpatient basis and to their families and as a resource to other staff.
* This role includes clinical duties and supporting the needs of the patients and their families. You will also work closely and support the Haematology Consultants and CNS & ACP team.
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% of 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
* Provide evidence-based individualized patient care according to patients' changing healthcare needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).
* Act as an associate 'Keyworker' for a clinical case load, working to support the lead haematology clinical nurse specialist by providing the coordination of patient care. Will be responsible for allocated disease groups and may change dependent on service need.
* Support the haematology team to assess patients' information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs, ensuring the focus is on the promotion of health as well as illness.
* 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 as necessary.
* Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology. Ensure patient information documents are produced in a timely manner.
* Develop skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care, and support.
* Provide nurse-led bone marrow clinic and cross-cover in times of annual leave or absence for existing haematology clinical nurse specialist.
* Provide support and cross cover if required by the wider nursing team.
* Actively participate in multi-professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.
* Demonstrate the agreed set of values and be accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Leadership
* 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.
* Support 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.
Education
* Attend annual updates and ensure compliance with all mandatory training.
* Support the Senior Haematology CNS in the education and training of other professionals involved in patient care within the specialism of haematology.
* Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal, and actively engage with learning development opportunities.
Professional Development
* Support the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care.
* Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciate 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.
* Work with the Senior Haematology CNS to contribute to annual reports and work plan development.
* 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
* RGN Level 1
* 1st Level Degree (or working towards)
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Advanced communication skills course
* Post registration certificate in Haematology oncology nursing
* Post registration certificate in cancer care/palliative care
* Research qualification/module
* Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience Essential
* Previous Haematology experience
* Transplant/cellular therapy experience
* Experience of working with a multi-professional team.
Desirable
* Previous CNS experience
* Working at Band 6 level.
Skills Essential
* Ability to deliver 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
* Ability to perform bone marrow biopsy procedure
* Advanced IT skills
* Excellent presentation skills.
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 Haematology ward link nurse.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr