Senior Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Due to the expansion of the service, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated clinical nurse specialist with a focus on stem cell transplant, to join the haematology team at The Christie Hospital. 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 haematology experience to be able to support the wide haematology service, and management responsibility of the band 6s Haematology CNS team.
Main duties of the job
To 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 in-patient and out-patient basis and to their families and as a resource to other staff.
This role includes clinical duties, the development and leadership of nurse-led clinics to provide for the needs of the patients and their families. You will also work closely and support the Haematology Consultants and ACP team.
Job 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 patients' adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.
* Be the key worker for a clinical caseload 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 teams 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.
* Demonstrate the agreed set of values and be 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-centered 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.
* Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Trust.
* Provide written evidence of service development and performance.
* Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.
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.
* Participate in internal and external teaching sessions.
* Promote patient-centered 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
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* MSc or willingness to undertake.
* Advanced communication skills course.
* Haematology oncology degree/masters module.
* Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
* Teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience
* 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.
* Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure.
Skills
* Expert in high-quality patient care.
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.
* Ability to manage own caseload with good time management.
* Advanced IT skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of haematology and TYA disease specific groups.
* Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care.
* Professional development of ward and day unit staff.
Values
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Other
* Approachable and enthusiastic.
* Recognition of own limitations.
* 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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata.
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