Lead Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist - NHS - ref. j4824723
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a cancer/haematology nurse specialist to join the Haematology service at Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust.
This is a substantive post. The Haematology Lead CNS is a key worker role that encompasses addressing the Haematology patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in Malignant and non malignant haematology care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinates their care services, and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.
You will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. Representing the Trust and the Haematology service at all meetings related to the haematology service framework.
Main duties of the job- Assess, manage, deliver and co-ordinate the plan of care for patients utilising the effective and efficient use of resources
- Demonstrate advanced practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within their own speciality. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy and include receiving direct referrals and ensuring the delivery of appropriate care for a caseload of patient
- Plan and manage own workload/caseload and the workload of the service, in a flexible manner, ensuring that service provision meets the need of patients
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and innovative practice in relevant specialist area. Ensure that there is a system of nursing documentation, which reflects this advanced practice
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical trials relevant to the specialist area
- Identify areas of research/audit with the team, sources of funding and initiate research/audit projects within the team
- Undertake clinical sessions in a variety of clinical areas across T&SD NHS FT
- Understand and accept the parameters of their professional role. When appropriate contribute to the expansion and development of the role to meet the changing health needs of the client group
Working for our organisation
The haematology service has an established team that is part of cancer services and the extensive Cancer Support team. We are committed to personal and professional development of staff and services. We are committed to the improvement of patient care.The Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist role is recognised Nationally within Cancer and Palliative care nursing and medical workforce framework as key to providing focused innovative specialist care to patient with a life changing diagnosis.
The continued development of increasingly advanced nurse led services is key to facilitating the evolving and increasingly complex cancer and Long-term condition management pathway. As part of our T&SD Cancer workforce, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. Known as the English Riviera, it offers plenty of beaches, beautiful countryside and temperate weather. Torbay is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for those who like the countryside.Dartmoor is within very easy reach.
Why Work With Us
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria- Minimum of 5 years as a RN and experience at band 6 in relevant specialty
- NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- SACT trained. SACT passport/equivalent experience
- Independent Non-medical prescriber (INMP)
- Band 7 experience
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
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