Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

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Work-life balance

Clinical support and support for личal

Opportunity to develop skills and know

Trust tradition of helping staff reach

Descripción de la vacante

The Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist role at Wye Valley NHS Trust joins the outpatient haematology team to support patients with malignant or non-malignant blood conditions. You will act as a key worker, deliver nurse-led reviews, monitor treatment and liaise with primary and tertiary services.

The post requires NMC registration and proven experience in haematology, CPD, and advanced clinical skills. Travel between sites is involved and you will support patients and families while

Formación

• NMC registration as a registered nurse.
• Experience sufficient to understand disease management options and side effects of haematological treatments.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated delivery of advanced clinical skills in practice.

Responsabilidades

• Work as a key worker for patients with malignant or non-malignant haematological conditions.
• Act as a core member of the haematology team in line with Improving Outcomes Guidance for haematological malignancies.
• Undertake nurse-led reviews of in-patients.
• Take part in MDT meetings, in-patient reviews, consultant outpatient clinics, bone marrow biopsies, nurse-led clinics and treatment monitoring reviews.
• Liaise with Macmillan Renton Unit staff on investigation, treatment and follow-up.
• Provide level 2 psychological support and refer patients to a Clinical Psychologist when appropriate.
• Coordinate treatment delivery across shared care pathways with primary and tertiary care.
• Give specialist advice and education to other Trust health professionals.
• Support patients, carers and families.
• Develop and maintain varied formats of patient information.
• Support the development of nurse-led clinic activity.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and critical judgement

Basic computer skills

Educación

Relevant diploma or degree

Descripción del empleo

This Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist post sits within the outpatient haematology team at Wye Valley NHS Trust, working alongside the nursing team and consultant haematologists. The core of the work is acting as a key worker for patients with malignant or non-malignant blood conditions, covering nurse-led reviews, treatment monitoring and shared care with primary and tertiary services. The post involves travel between sites and liaison with the Macmillan Renton Unit. Fit depends on NMC registration and experience of haematological treatments and their side effects.

What the job involves

• Work as a key worker for patients with malignant or non-malignant haematological conditions
• Act as a core member of the haematology team in line with Improving Outcomes Guidance for haematological malignancies
• Undertake nurse-led reviews of in-patients
• Take part in MDT meetings, in-patient reviews, consultant outpatient clinics, bone marrow biopsies, nurse-led clinics and treatment monitoring reviews
• Liaise with Macmillan Renton Unit staff on investigation, treatment and follow-up
• Provide level 2 psychological support and refer patients to a Clinical Psychologist when appropriate
• Coordinate treatment delivery across shared care pathways with primary and tertiary care
• Give specialist advice and education to other Trust health professionals
• Support patients, carers and families
• Develop and maintain varied formats of patient information
• Support the development of nurse-led clinic activity

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a registered nurse

Experience

• Experience sufficient to understand disease management options and side effects of haematological treatments
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Demonstrated delivery of advanced clinical skills in practice

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication with a range of people
• Analytical and critical judgement skills
• Basic computer skills

Nice to have

• Recognised advanced communication skills training course
• Experience of implementing change

What’s offered

• Work-life balance
• Clinical support and support for personal education needs
• Opportunity to develop skills and knowledge
• Trust tradition of helping staff achieve their full potential