Haematology Specialist Nurse

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective specialist nursing care of malignant and non-malignant Haematology patients throughout their cancer journey. This includes recognising and assessing complex needs which may require specialist intervention. They will work autonomously and be accountable for their own professional practice. The post holder will provide support, education and guidance to patients and carers. The haematological Clinical Nurse Specialist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will liaise with and update the team, and act as link between the patient and the MDT as required., The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective specialist nursing care of malignant and non-malignant Haematology patients throughout their cancer journey. This includes recognising and assessing complex needs which may require specialist intervention. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of evidence-based nursing care for the haematological patient and their families utilising agreed assessment tools in collaboration with other key professionals. The role requires the nurse to support medical staff in the out-patient department, hospital wards and primary care settings, and act as patient advocate to ensure the delivery of care is focused on the haematology cancer patient and family. The post holder will support the close monitoring of cancer patients to meet waiting time standards. They will be actively involved with MDT planning, implementation and outcomes They must be aware of resources/ referral criteria which enhance the patient/ carer experiences., The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective specialist nursing care of malignant and non-malignant haematology patients throughout their cancer journey. This includes recognising and assessing complex needs which may require specialist intervention. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of evidence-based nursing care for the haematological patient and their families utilising agreed assessment tools in collaboration with other key professionals. The role requires the nurse to support medical staff in the out-patient department, hospital wards and primary care settings, and act as patient advocate to ensure the delivery of care is focused on the haematological cancer patient and family. The post holder will support the close monitoring of cancer patients to meet waiting time standards. They will be actively involved with MDT planning, implementation and outcomes They must be aware of resources/ referral criteria which enhance the patient/ carer experiences. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure continued effective registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and be aware of the NMC'S code of professional conduct, and be accountable for one's own actions. Be aware of the NMC'S Scope of Professional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties as allocated. The post holder must be confident and competent to work autonomously from the outset as a haematology CNS for this service. To maintain precise nursing documentation relating to patient care and ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and always maintain confidentiality.

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Able to influence and overcome resistance
Desirable criteria
• Able to analyse data, confident and competent to make clinical decisions
• Adaptable
• Effective time manager
Desirable criteria
• car driver, Registered General Nurse
• Has a degree in health-related subject or equivalent and/or a willingness to study at degree/Masters leve
• Willing and able to undertake training/education to improve specialist knowledge and skill
• Clinical experience in haematology or cancer related area
• Has worked effectively both as part of a team and autonomously in previous roles
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Confident to challenge and discuss differing viewpoints Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
• Confident and competent to make clinical decisions regarding patient care and raise concerns regarding clinical/service issues
• Solution focused approach
• Effective time manager
• Adaptability
• Ability to travel to cancer network meetings
Desirable criteria
• Advanced/Enhanced Communication Skills training (or equivalent)
• Relevant post-registration qualification in specialist area (i.e. haematology, cancer or palliative care)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Specialist palliative care experience and /or knowledge of end of life referral and care pathways
• Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical area
• Experience of clinical trials
• Participation in service development and implementation of change
• Understanding of national cancer targets and their impact on the role
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Able to analyse data and provide written reports, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.