Overview
Working as part of a multi-professional team to deliver enhanced clinical practice to a specific group and participate in education, audit and application of evidence based practice within the specialty. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive specialist support service to patients/families with a suspected or proven haematological disorder. You will act as the key worker for patients with a haematological diagnosis offering expert care, advice, support and developing holistic plans of care. Excellent communication skills are an essential skill for this position alongside the ability to act as your patients advocate and liaise with other healthcare professionals, ensuring coordination and continuity of care. Your role will be an integral part of the Haematology team, and you will be expected to contribute to educational sessions and MDT meetings on a regular basis. It is important to show commitment and demonstrate evidence of on-going professional and academic development. You will be encouraged to expand your knowledge, skills and competencies within a supported and friendly environment with training opportunities available to support you along the way. This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to extend their skills and develop expertise in this specialty.
Responsibilities
* Carry out programmes of care and treatment with the support of the senior haematology clinical nurse specialist.
* Influence and monitor the standards of direct haematology patient care delivery in accordance with best practice, operational protocols and guidelines.
* Manage clinical caseload on a day-to-day basis including making minor modifications within prescribed parameters reporting back to the lead clinician.
* Deliver education programmes to patients, carers and other nursing staff as agreed by the senior haematology clinical nurse specialist.
* Act as a role model, providing advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing / medical staff caring for patients / clients within the speciality.
* Participate in research and audit as part of the multi- professional team within the speciality.
* Ensure that high quality data is collected for both audit and research trials as required.
* Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients and other users of the Trust.
* Provides written communications that are clear, fluent, concise and easily understood.
* Under supervision and guidance provide ongoing support and management strategies to patients within the haematology service.
* Ensure current registration with NMC.
* Liaises with Consultants, Ward/Department Team/Matrons/Multi-Disciplinary Team and other Wards and Departments as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum care.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Knowledge and experience in haematology and chemotherapy.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to advocate for patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best outcomes.
* Working closely with the multi-disciplinary Haematology team and being confident in acting as the patient\'s advocate.
* Current registration with NMC.
About the Trust and Environment
We are continually looking to further develop and improve the service we offer, and any applicants must be keen to learn and self-motivated to develop their individual skills and expertise and engage and support wider service development. The successful candidate will benefit from an individualised learning package dependant on their current skills and experience and will be part of a compassionate and supportive team who understand the challenges that arise when caring for cancer patients and the importance of supporting one another.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team at George Eliot Hospital. The Haematology team is a dynamic, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team dedicated in providing holistic, patient-centred care. We are therefore looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is committed to providing the highest standard of nursing support and care to both inpatient and outpatients.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women\'s, children\'s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people. The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you\'ve got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application. In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites. George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.
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