The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to gain experience working as a Nurse Specialist within the internationally renowned Children and Young People's Stem Cell Transplant Service for Immunology.
The service carries out 30-40 stem transplants each year for children and young people born with immunodeficiency. We are one of two centres in the UK providing transplants for these patients and treating patients from throughout the UK, Ireland and worldwide.
As Nurse Specialist within the service, you would be responsible for the pre and post-transplant care of the patients and their families, including preparing them for transplant and their discharge home.
You will be provided with a tailored training package and have access to a dedicated clinical educator and experienced team to support your learning and development throughout.
* Interview Date: 09 January 2025
* 30 Hours/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* Organise pre stem cell transplant care
* Post-transplant ambulatory care
* Liaise with MDT
* Co-ordinate transplants
* Write protocols
* Co-ordinate assessments
* Organise medical assessments
* Provide support and teaching to non-transplant wards
You will be required to have extensive post-registration experience with excellent communication and organizational skills and be competent in the use of central venous catheters. Stem cell transplant knowledge and venepuncture skills are desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers, and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.
* Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Contributes to training and education within the specialist area.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Degree in health-related subject
Knowledge & Experience
* Some post-registration experience within related specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
* Research or audit experience
* Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Skills & Abilities
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and as a member of a team
* Effective organization and time management skills
* Change management skills and involvement in project work
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.
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