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
1. Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.
2. Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology oncology and act as a resource to patients and staff.
3. Assess patients' adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.
4. Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.
5. Develop and review patient information.
6. Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
7. Actively participate in multi-professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.
8. Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.
9. Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi-professional disciplinary teams and take action if clinically indicated.
10. Independent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice.
Strategic
1. Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role.
2. 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.
3. Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits.
4. Undertake service reviews, and planning for improvements of the service.
5. Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.
6. Demonstrate the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Management Responsibilities
1. Provide line management responsibilities of CNS team, including supporting the team in their professional development.
2. 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.
3. Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.
4. Support a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment.
5. Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy development.
6. Provide written evidence of service development and performance.
7. Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.
Professional Responsibilities
1. Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the role.
2. Work within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the Trust.
3. Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a supervisee.
4. Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena.
Person Specification
Qualifications
1. RGN Level 1
2. 1st Level Degree
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
1. Experience at Band 6
2. Haematology/stem cell transplant experience as a clinical nurse specialist
3. Leadership experience at minimum band 6
4. Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Skills
1. Expert in high quality patient care
2. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
3. Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
4. Ability to manage own case load with good time management
Knowledge
1. Knowledge of haematology and TYA disease specific groups
2. Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care
Values
1. Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
1. Approachable and enthusiastic
2. Recognition of own limitations
3. Excellent time management
4. Flexible working
5. Excellent role model to patients and staff
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Haematology Specialist Nursing - E00286
Manchester
M20 4BX
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