Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an additional Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our CNS team. The successful applicant should be an experienced Haemato-Oncology nurse with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the Leukaemia treatment
pathway. The major element of the CNS role is to work as the patient’s Key Worker to support, inform and coordinate the care of patients with Leukaemia including supporting the patient through Stem Cell Transplant.
The post holder will work in the Specialist Haemato-Oncology Team and will be well supported both by their CNS colleagues and wider MDT. CNSs work collaboratively with our Consultant colleagues who are keen to develop the team. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNS at SBH and they all work closely together to provide a wide range of specialist support including nurse led follow up and transplant coordination.
In the Barts Health Cancer Service there are lots of opportunities for learning and developing skills and we support nurses in their professional development.
Our leukaemia CNS team supports patients throughout their pathway from diagnosis to end of treatment. St Bartholomew’s Hospital is a large allogeneic and autologous Stem Cell Transplant centre. Other treatments for leukaemia include chemotherapy & targeted therapies including CAR-T.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients with Leukaemia and their families from the point of diagnosis, throughout the patient pathway, including stem cell transplant, to end of life care. It is expected that the post holder
is a clinical expert in Haemato-oncology care and can act as a resource for staff and an advocate for patients.
The post holder will work within the SBH Leukaemia CNS team (3 WTE). This post is based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and liaises with the Haemato-Oncology CNSs based at referring hospitals. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNSs at SBH who share an office and
work closely together.
It is expected that the post-holder attend the weekly Haemato-Oncology clinics, provide nurse led follow-up to allogeneic transplant patients and attend weekly MDT and transplant meetings.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with Leukaemia by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient’s key worker.
The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.
Advance skills in communication, listening and recognizing physical and psychological sideeffects are required to enable the post holder to advice, counsel and provide supportive care which will ensure best outcomes for patients with Leukaemia
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We work closely with The Royal London Hospital where Renal, Dental and Neuro Surgical Services are based. Coordination of the patient pathway is a key element of this role as is, the development of a network of close and effective relationships across the trust and
referring hospital teams.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Adult Nurse
2. Degree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferable Haemato-Oncology +/-Stem Cell Transplantation.
Desirable criteria
3. Research experience
4. Teaching experience
5. Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Minimum 5 years post registration experience in Haemato-oncology / Stem Cell Transplant / Cancer related area
7. Minimum 2 years at band 6 working in a relevant area
Desirable criteria
8. Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in Haemato – oncology and Cancer
10. Clear understanding and knowledge of leukaemia treatment pathways and the indications for stem cell transplan
11. Clear understanding of this role and the associated responsibility and accountability
12. Knowledge of the Personalised Care Agenda
13. Knowledge of counselling techniques
14. Clear understanding of clinical governance
15. Up to date knowledge of professional and political issues
Skills
Essential criteria
16. Advanced Communication Skills
17. Ability to work alone and under pressure
18. Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
19. Ability to manage projects and meet deadline
20. Effective organisational and time management skills
21. Evidence of innovative practice / evidence based care .
Desirable criteria
22. Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
23. Recognised advanced practice assessment skills
24. Non -medical prescribing