Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within the haematology service for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team as a CNS.
The role provides a valuable opportunity to develop specialist skills in the care of patients with haematological conditions, while working as part of an experienced and supportive MDT.
The role includes:
·Providing specialist support and advice to patients and families.
·Coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient and DCU settings.
·Running/supporting nurse led clinics and patient education.
We are looking for:
·A registered nurse with significant post registration experience
·Excellent communication and organisational skills
·An interest in developing within haematological and specialist nursing practice.
·Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
·Commitment to ongoing professional development and improving patient experience.
Main duties of the job
As a CNS in haematology, you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their journey, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team providing expert clinical advice, psychological support and care coordination. You will act as key worker and point of contact for haematology patients and families.
Working for our organisation
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess patients holistically, plan implement and evaluate evidence based care. Provide specialist advice to patients families and carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. Assess patients information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs at defined points in the patient pathway.
Provide specialist support and guidance to other staff within wards and departments and wider MDT. Act as a key worker for designated patients as appropriate across areas of the pathway. Influence and develop protocols and clinical guidelines
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
1. Appropriate NMP/ HCPC Registration
2. Mentorship qualification / experience
3. Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role
4. Evidence of study at degree level relating to haematology/ cancer
5. Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Band 6 Leadership and Development programme or willingness to undertake.
6. Evidence of continuing, current professional development
7. Advanced communication skills
Desirable criteria
8. NMP qualification
9. Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and management) or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg haematology/oncology
11. Ability to Implement changes within nursing practice
12. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
13. Knowledge and experience of audit and research
Desirable criteria
14. Experience of managing within a clinical area
15. Evidence of working at a senior nursing level
16. Experience in nurse-led clinics
17. Experience in developing guidelines or protocols
18. Experience in managing complex patients