Haematology Specialist Nurse (Band 6) - Haematology - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is recruiting a Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance care for patients with blood disorders. This role involves key responsibilities in education and leadership within the Haematology department, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in the specialty.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Robust professional support

Potential for career development

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Haematology/oncology outpatient setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in clinical and managerial areas.
• Band 6 experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for patients diagnosed with MPN and CML.
• Contribute to educational sessions and MDT meetings.
• Develop specialist nursing practice and skills with support.

Skills

Caring for patients

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Diploma level education

Speciality qualification

NMC registration

Graduating or working towards a degree in a health-related subject

Job description

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We are delighted to be able to recruit to a newly created Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist post to support our patients with the Haematology service at MFT .

The hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours worked usually between 08.00-16.00.

Applications are encouraged from registered nurses with experience in caring for patients in a Haematology/oncology outpatient setting.

Initially for training and support, the successful candidate will be required to spend time with the established CNS team at Oxford Road campus to develop skills and confidence in the role. Line management and ongoing professional support for this post will be provided by the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team based on Oxford Road Campus.

Main duties of the job

You will have a clear understanding of the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist as a clinical expert, leader, researcher and educator. You will act as the key worker for patients diagnosed with MPN and CML. Your role will be an integral part of the Hematology department and you will be expected to contribute to educational sessions and MDT meetings regularly. You will also be committed to the development of specialist nursing practice and demonstrate evidence of on-going professional and academic development.

You’ll be encouraged to expand your knowledge, skills and competencies within a supported and friendly environment with training opportunities available to support you along the way. This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to extend their skills and develop expertise in this specialty

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] .

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to diploma level
• Speciality qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Evidence of level 3 studies
• NMC registered
• Graduate or working towards first degree in health related subject

Experience

• Substantial experience working in Haematology
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial
• Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
• Band 6 experience

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.