The primary focus of this role is to work with the clinical haematology team to develop our approach to the care and management of patients with haematological illness. Working closely with the nurse consultant and advanced nurse practitioner, the clinical nurse specialist will be part of a multi-professional team. You will promote safe practice and manage a haematology day care unit. Crucially, you will create a positive and supportive environment for both staff and patients within the department. Experience in the care of patients with haematological illness is essential. The post holder must have a post-registration qualification in the safe administration of chemotherapy. Understanding the needs of patients with haematological disease will enable you to meet the challenges this post requires. The post holder will act as a source of expert advice, support, and training in haematology. The role is divided into five areas: clinical practice, teaching, management, consulting, and leading in research and audit.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the nursing team within the haematology day unit
* Work with the haematology ward staff to provide chemotherapy services to patients with malignant disease
* Key member of the chemotherapy working group and haematology MDT
* Education lead for chemotherapy administration
* Key worker at point of diagnosis and obtain written consent to chemotherapy treatment
About us
Croydon University Hospital provides a broad range of services to a diverse population of over 350,000. Our working environment is friendly and progressive, and we are continuously striving to improve patient care and safety. To help us succeed in this vital aim, we need talented, experienced staff like you.
Job responsibilities
* Leadership in the haematology day unit
* Education lead for chemotherapy service
* Provide clinical care to medical patients requiring immunotherapy
* Provide clinical care to haematology patients requiring a wide range of haematology treatment
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Post qualification in systemic anti-cancer treatment
* Teaching and assessing
* Advanced communication skills
Skills and ability
* Demonstrate management and leadership skills
* Development of policies and procedures
Knowledge and skills
* Lead in audit, and facilitate research and quality programmes
* Demonstrate evidence of developing innovative practice and being a proactive supportive change agent
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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