Clinical Nurse Specialist

Genesiscare Uk; Windsor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Free radiotherapy access for you and a

Company contributory pension

Wellbeing community (Babylon Health, H

Free parking at most centres

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is expanding its Clinical Nurse Specialist network in Windsor, offering a new Haematology CNS role to lead specialist nursing support. You’ll act as Key Worker, develop care plans, and work with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to shape cancer care pathways.

You will deliver expert haematology nursing advice, contribute to service development, and support patients through their cancer journey within a national CNS network.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with a minimum of three years' post-registration experience, including at least two years within cancer, palliative care or the relevant speciality.
• In-depth specialist knowledge and experience relevant to haematology care.
• Evidence of Master's-level study, or willingness to work towards this.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to support patients and families through complex situations.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and providing evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work autonomously.
• Experience of teaching within clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as Key Worker for a defined clinical caseload, coordinating care and providing accessible specialist support throughout the patient journey.
• Assess patients' physical, psychological and social needs and undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), developing personalised care plans.
• Provide expert haematology nursing advice, education and support to patients, families and carers.
• Work autonomously, managing your own caseload and contributing to nurse-led clinics.
• Work closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Actively participate in MDT meetings and contribute to the development of effective treatment pathways.
• Support patients to understand and manage their care, promoting appropriate self-management and access to local support services.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and the ongoing development of clinical standards.
• Provide specialist education and support to colleagues across the wider clinical team.
• Help shape and develop specialist haematology nursing provision within Windsor and across the wider GenesisCare CNS network.

Skills

Advanced communication

Leadership

Organisation

Teaching in clinical practice

Multidisciplinary working

Evidence-based care

Quality improvement

Education

First-level degree in a related subject

Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject

Master's-level study or willingness to pursue

Job description

Are you an experienced cancer nurse with specialist expertise in haematology, looking for an opportunity to help shape and develop specialist nursing provision? We're expanding our Clinical Nurse Specialist network across GenesisCare UK and are introducing a number of new CNS roles to strengthen specialist support across our centres. As part of this investment, we're looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology to join our team in Windsor. This is a newly established role, giving you the opportunity to influence how specialist haematology nursing support is delivered locally while being part of a wider national CNS network. As our Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology, you'll act as a designated Key Worker for patients undergoing anticancer treatment, providing expert, personalised support throughout their cancer journey. Working closely with consultants, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate care, provide specialist advice and help ensure patients experience a seamless pathway. You'll also play an important role in developing clinical standards, strengthening pathways and supporting the continued development of our CNS service. What You'll Do:

• Act as Key Worker for a defined clinical caseload, coordinating care and providing accessible specialist support throughout the patient journey.
• Assess patients' physical, psychological and social needs and undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), developing personalised care plans.
• Provide expert haematology nursing advice, education and support to patients, families and carers.
• Work autonomously, managing your own caseload and contributing to nurse-led clinics.
• Work closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Actively participate in MDT meetings and contribute to the development of effective treatment pathways.
• Support patients to understand and manage their care, promoting appropriate self-management and access to local support services.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and the ongoing development of clinical standards.
• Provide specialist education and support to colleagues across the wider clinical team.
• Help shape and develop specialist haematology nursing provision within Windsor and across the wider GenesisCare CNS network. Registered Adult Nurse with a minimum of three years' relevant post-registration experience, including at least two years within cancer, palliative care or the relevant speciality.
• In-depth specialist knowledge and experience relevant to haematology care.
• A first-level degree in a related subject.
• Post-registration qualification in cancer, palliative care or another relevant subject.
• Evidence of Master's-level study, or willingness to work towards this.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to support patients and families through complex and emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and providing evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work autonomously.
• Experience of teaching within clinical practice.
• Previous CNS or similar advanced practice experience would be desirable, alongside experience of audit, research, service development or quality improvement. GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics. We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes. We're passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles. Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.