Non Malignant Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Haematology nurse to take up the position of Non-Malignant Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist. The post will be Band 6 or 7 depending on experience. Opportunities to develop into band 7 will be provided with a structured progression including health assessment and non-medical prescribing.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside and be supported by a dedicated team of Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists, Haematology consultants and bone marrow transplant co-ordinators. All staff are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential through personal and professional development.
This post requires a forward thinking, motivated and ambitious nurse, who must be able to work autonomously, manage own case load and work towards undertaking nurse led clinics. In this role, you will be responsible for managing specialized treatment plans for patients. Consulting with patients and carers on how to best manage their conditions. Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to identify and facilitate educational programs or in-service training sessions. Extensive knowledge of haematology oncology and of best nursing practices and standards.
This post is primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
* Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
* Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
* To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
* To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
* Non -- Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role
Experience
Essential
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
* Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality
* Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
* Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
* Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
* Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
* Experience of patient service user advocacy role
* Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
* Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
* Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
* Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
* Experience in service development
* Awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
* Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
* Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
* Ability to act on own initiative
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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