Senior Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - ref. s5032103

The applicant should have haematology experience to be able to support the wide haematology service, and management responsibility of the band 6s Haematology CNS team.

To provide a comprehensive service for patients with acute and chronic malignant haematological disorders. You will provide expert care, advice and support to patients receiving treatment on in-patient and out-patient basis and to their families and as a resource to other staff.

This roles includes clinical duties, the development and leadership of nurse-led clinics to provide for the needs of the patients and their families. You will also work closely and support the Haematology Consultants and ACP team

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

• Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.
• Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology oncology and act as a resource to patients and staff.
• Assess patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.
• Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.
• Develop and review patient information.
• Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
• Actively participate in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.
• Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.
• Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi- professional disciplinary team and take action if clinically indicated
• Independent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice

• Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role.
• Contribute to the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.
• Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits.
• Undertake service reviews, and planning for improvements of the service.
• Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.
• Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.
• Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

• Provide line management responsibilities of CNS team, including supporting the team in their professional development.
• Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, promoting motivation, commitment and team spirit whilst working effectively as a team member and valuing the contribution of each member of the team.
• Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.
• Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment
• Support the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
• Engage patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
• Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy development
• Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Trust
• Provide written evidence of service development and performance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.
• Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group

• Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the role
• Work within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the Trust
• Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a supervisee
• Contribute to the development of nurse led care and Non- Medical prescribing within regional and national level.
• Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena

• Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio
• Assist in the additional training needs of staff and participate in their continuing education development
• Take responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning development opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and / or abstracts for haematology conferences
• Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.
• Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines
• Participate in internal and external teaching sessions.
• Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the community
• Promote equality and value diversity

This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024