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Detailed job description and main 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 patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.
* Be the key worker for a clinical case load 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 team 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.
* Demonstrates the agreed set of values and 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 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.
* Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Trust.
* Provide written evidence of service development and performance.
* Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.
* Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group.
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.
* Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines.
* 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 criteria
* RGN Level 1
* 1st Level Degree
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* MSc or willing to undertake
* Advanced communication skills course
* Haematology oncology degree/masters module
* Non-medical prescribing qualification willing to undertake
* Leadership / Management qualification
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* 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
Desirable criteria
* Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure
Skills
Essential criteria
* Expert in 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 criteria
* Advanced IT skills
* Excellent presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of haematology and TYA disease specific groups
* Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care
Desirable criteria
* Personal professional development
* Professional development of ward and day unit staff
Values
Essential criteria
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential criteria
* Approachable and enthusiastic
* Recognition of own limitations
* Excellent time management
* Flexible working
* Excellent role model to patients and staff
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