Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a maternity leave cover for a Band 7 Paediatric Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
We would welcome applications from enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate nurses with a proven track record of good organisational skills and the ability to demonstrate exceptional clinical leadership. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills are essential and, although desirable, experience within the field of Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant is not essential.
Full-time hours would be preferred but job share options would be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust across the community. The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients (in-patient and out-patient) and their family, throughout the care pathway.
The post holder will utilize skills of clinical expertise, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. S/he will provide advice, support and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout curative, palliative and terminal phases.
S/he will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.
The post holder will engage and lead discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will act as a point of contact for service users and providers within the south-west region, contributing to the co-ordination and management of this patient group.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Collaborative
* Innovative
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Considerable relevant post registration experience
* Current appropriate post registration speciality experience
* Evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable criteria
* Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
* Knowledge of national and local specialty issues
* Information technology skills
* Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
* Car owner and driver
* Be a qualified mentor
* Be trained in venepuncture or having a willingness to undertake this qualification promptly
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* RGN.1st Level
* Current NMC Registration
* Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
* Degree or equivalent ( in related health topic or willingness to work towards)
* Evidence of masters’ level academic study or equivalent level of experience gained through clinical and management roles.
Desirable criteria
* Non medical prescribing qualification and registration
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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IMPORTANT:
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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