Clinical Nurse Specialist Haematology Services

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology Services at their Northallerton site. This role is pivotal in managing patient care with a strong focus on leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Successful candidates will have significant experience in Haematology/Cancer nursing and will be steadfast in their commitment to quality patient service and professional development.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training provided

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Haematology/Cancer nursing.
• Willingness to undertake advanced communications skills course.
• Experience at a senior level and evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia.
• Providing expert nursing advice for all staff caring for patients.
• Managing a caseload of patients and conducting specialist Haematology clinics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Specialist qualification in cancer care

Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Main area James Cook Cancer Institute & Speciality Medicine Services Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-JCSM-7029537

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Friarage Hospital Town Northallerton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/06/2025 23:59

Clinical Nurse Specialist Haematology Services

Band 7

Job overview

The post holder will be a qualified nurse with an extensive nursing experience within the field of Hameaolotgy/Cancer nursing. They will have a record of career long learning and education and they will require highly developed leadership, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with other organisations, professionals and specialties and refer on appropriately e.g. surgical and oncology colleagues, specialist palliative care, primary care and social services.

As the key worker the post holder will plan a systematic approach to assessing the management of patient care in consultation with the MDTs and other organisations to address the individual needs of and involving patients and their carer’s in disease management, whilst encouraging patient participation in care and service development

The role of the specialist Nurse is multifaceted incorporating such key functions as policy and standards development, education, research, and professional development. The ultimate aim is the provision of a cost effective, efficient quality service that meets the needs of the patient caseload/client group.

Main duties of the job

· Caring for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia, MPN/MDS. At times there will be an expectation to also provide care, advice and support to those with non cancerous haematology problems such as iron deficiency anaemia and ITP.

• To provide senior clinical support and provide expert nursing advice for all staff caring for patients.
• The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and work to ensure patients receive expert nursing advice and care
• Conduct specialist Haematology clinics and where required support the Consultant Haematologist in specific clinics

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions

· Your Leadership Impact

· Leading your Team to Success

· Leading Into the Future

· Service Improvement for Beginners

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• • Specialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competent
• • Advanced communications skills course or willing to undertake
• • Clinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake
• • Evidence of ability to work at a senior level.
• Counselling course or certificate
• Teaching Certificate
• Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• • Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing
• • NMP or working towards
• Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology management and care of complex treatments.
• Haematology and/or Oncology Nursing experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• • Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession

EXPERIENCE

• • Substantial experience which should be at a senior grade within a Haematology/Oncology setting
• • Experience in managing change
• • Current teaching experience
• • Experience of implementing protocols and guidelines
• • Understanding and experience of service improvement
• • Experience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams.
• • Evidence of continuing professional development
• • Evidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate
• • Experience in supporting and managing Haematology/Oncology patients
• Experience of developing protocols and guidelines
• Experience of working towards Quality Measures
• Experience of working in the haematology or oncology areas

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.