At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare, and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Haematology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over 5 days Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 421-LTUCC-1670S-A
Site: Harrogate District Hospital
Town: Harrogate
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
A unique and very exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Band 7 Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust. This role requires an experienced individual with previous experience of working within the field of haematology and the ability to work autonomously and act as an expert resource for various clinical teams. You will be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills and be an excellent communicator.
The post holder will form part of a cohesive team of Haematologists, nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioners, and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work closely with clinicians across the trust and the tertiary site in Leeds. We have a specific vision to develop the service to meet the needs of the local community and want a motivated individual to join us.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Gemma Brooksbank Matron for Haematology & Oncology via email – gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
1. To practice as a clinical nurse specialist demonstrating good knowledge and competence in all aspects of care and treatment relating to Haematological malignancies & general Haematology.
2. To implement a personalised care and support approach, and undertake care plans in consultation with all patients.
3. Carry a caseload and responsibility for the management of complex cases.
4. Communicate very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives. This includes highly complex information that needs to be conveyed in easily understood language.
5. Provide line management and leadership to the clinical nurse specialist team.
6. Support and coordinate the Clinical Nurse Specialist service on a day to day basis.
7. Facilitate in the overall business planning and development of the service including new and innovative patient pathways.
8. Conduct and facilitate Patient Education Programmes to promote self-management for patients living with and beyond their cancer.
9. Actively participate and contribute in the team’s business and quality meetings.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
* Registered nurse educated to degree level.
* Educated to Masters level or willingness to undertake.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Advanced communication skills.
* Relevant experience in caring for patients with haematological conditions and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills.
* Experience of leadership/management role in recent clinical role.
* Ability to work autonomously and capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
* Able to develop positive working relationships and work across professional and organisational boundaries.
* Teaching qualification.
* Post registration certificate in specialty.
* Experience in the broad range of treatment modality settings for cancer.
* Experience of audit and research.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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