Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join the Haematology team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will contribute to busy out-patient services and work closely with Haematology consultants, nurses and administrative staff.

The role offers opportunities for skill and knowledge development with MDT participation, expanding CNS-led clinic activity, and supporting patients and their carers. Training and personal education support are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC registration.
• Recognised advanced communication skills training course.
• Sufficient experience in haematology/oncology care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Function as a core member of the haematology team and a key worker for patients with haematological conditions.
• Liaise with the Macmillan Renton Unit regarding investigations and follow-up.
• Undertake nurse-led reviews of in-patients and provide psychological support where appropriate.
• Develop and provide patient information through various modalities.
• Participate in MDT meetings, out-patient clinics, and treatment monitoring reviews.
• Support a patient-centred care approach and coordinate treatment delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Advanced communication skills training

Job description

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to work as a member of our established Haematology team at the Wye Valley Trust, Hereford.

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with an interest in haematological and or oncological conditions to join our team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will have an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to contribute to the busy and diverse haematology out-patient services.

You will be supported by an experienced Haematology Nursing Team, Consultant Haematologists and an excellent administration team.

The team is focused on developing services to enhance the delivery of patient care. We have extended our nurse led clinic activity and you will be encouraged to support the team in taking these initiatives further. You would be supported both clinically and in your personal education needs.

The CNS team participates in MDT, in-patient reviews, consultant outpatient clinics, bone marrow biopsies, nurse led clinics and treatment monitoring reviews.

We support other health professionals within the Trust to ensure patients receive a high quality of care by providing specialist advice and education. Shared care pathways exist for patients between our team, primary and tertiary care and you will be a key communicator in co-ordinating treatment delivery and supporting patients and their carers/families.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a core member of the haematology team (in line with Improving Outcomes Guidance for haematological malignancies).
• As a member of the haematology CNS team working as a key worker for patients with a malignant or non-malignant haematological condition.
• To liaise closely with staff in the Macmillan Renton Unit regarding investigations treatment and follow up of this client group.
• As a member of the haematology CNS team undertake nurse led review of in-patients.
• Provide level 2 psychological support to Haematology patients and when appropriate, refer patient and organise clinic appointment for patient to have psychological review with Clinical Psychologist
• Develop and ensure that a variety of modalities of information are available to patients

Working for our organisation

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we’d want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust – they tell us it’s a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: “The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.”

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Recognised advanced communication skills training course

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of people
• Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
• Basic computer skills

EXPERIENCE

• Sufficient experience to have developed an understanding of disease management options and side effects in relation to haematological treatments
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver advanced clinical skills in practice
• Experience of implementing change

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.