Job overview
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary Haematology, the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the CNS service, providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers/relatives and health care professionals. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, to include the undertaking of Peer Review. Also ensures the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Level 1 Registration
2. BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
3. Post registration course in cancer/palliative care
4. SACT Training
Desirable criteria
5. Counselling skills training
6. Advanced Communication Skills Training
7. Working towards Master’s Degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Post registration experience in haematology
9. Expert in nurse-led practice
10. Knowledge of current management of patients and research related to haematology cancers
Desirable criteria
11. Knowledge of national guidance relating to Haematology cancer services and the NHS Cancer Plan.
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Able to communicate empathically and compassionately with patients and families
13. Able to work well within a Team and support colleagues with the same degree of compassion and empathy reserved for patients
14. Excellent communication and organisational skills
15. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
16. Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
17. Ability to communicate patient information and education
Desirable criteria
18. Ability to undertake bone marrows independently
19. Audit experience
20. Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels