Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Windsor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in haematology to act as a key worker for a defined caseload, coordinating care and advising clinicians.

You will lead holistic assessments, develop personalised care plans and contribute to nurse-led clinics within a supportive MDT environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of haematology nursing expertise and patient-centred care.
• Post-registration qualifications in cancer or related field.
• Masters-level study or willingness to pursue it.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for a defined clinical caseload and coordinate care across the patient pathway.
• Assess needs, perform Holistic Needs Assessments and write personalised care plans.
• Provide expert haematology nursing advice and education to patients and families.

Skills

Haematology knowledge

Advanced communication

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

First-level degree

Post-registration cancer/palliative qualification

Masters-level study or willingness

Job description

This newly created Clinical Nurse Specialist post in haematology is part of GenesisCare UK's expanding CNS network. The post-holder acts as key worker for patients on anticancer treatment, coordinating their care, advising clinicians and taking part in MDT meetings. The role suits someone who wants to shape local specialist nursing and clinical standards while working autonomously and contributing to nurse-led clinics. Applicants need at least three years' post-registration experience, two of them in cancer, palliative care or a related speciality.

What the job involves

• Act as key worker for a defined clinical caseload, coordinating care and giving specialist support across the patient pathway
• Assess physical, psychological and social needs, carry out Holistic Needs Assessments and write personalised care plans
• Give expert haematology nursing advice, education and support to patients, families and carers
• Manage own caseload autonomously and contribute to nurse-led clinics
• Work with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care
• Take part in MDT meetings and help build effective treatment pathways
• Help patients understand and manage their care, promote self-management and connect them with local support services
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and clinical standards
• Provide specialist education and support to colleagues across the wider clinical team
• Help shape haematology nursing provision locally and across the wider GenesisCare CNS network

Qualifications

• First-level degree in a related subject
• Post-registration qualification in cancer, palliative care or another relevant subject
• Evidence of Masters-level study, or willingness to work towards it

Registration & licences

• Registered adult nurse

Experience

• Minimum three years' relevant post-registration experience, at least two within cancer, palliative care or the relevant speciality
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and providing evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Experience of teaching within clinical practice

Skills & knowledge

• In-depth specialist knowledge and experience relevant to haematology care
• Advanced communication skills and ability to support patients and families through complex, emotionally challenging situations
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, with confidence to work autonomously

Nice to have

• Previous CNS or similar advanced practice experience
• Experience of audit, research, service development or quality improvement

What’s offered

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell back leave
• Complimentary private medical and dental cover
• Employee Assistance Programme and income protection
• Free access to GenesisCare radiotherapy for the employee and immediate family, if required
• Competitive company contributory pension scheme
• Well-being community with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing
• Free parking at most centres
• Exclusive retail discounts