Haematology Cancer CNS — MDT Leader & Patient Advocate

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Texas; On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients and families from diagnosis through treatment within the cancer journey.

The CNS will use advanced communication and psychological assessment to identify needs, provide education, and act as a key resource to the MDT, improving pathways and patient experience through Holistic Needs Assessments and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• The CNS will assess and alleviate psychological distress for cancer patients and families.
• Provide education and specialist advice on haematology care for patients, carers and staff.
• Acts as a resource for the multi-professional team and supports the cancer pathway.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in performance management of cancer targets for timely diagnostics and treatment.
• Core MDT member ensuring the patient pathway is efficient and timely.
• Participates in multi-professional meetings, advocating for patients and nursing views.
• Supports local implementation of the National cancer strategy including holistic needs assessments.
• Contributes to patient-focused education and self-management resources.
• Promotes person-centred care and patient/public involvement in practice.
• Maintains data for audits and Macmillan reporting to demonstrate outcomes.

Skills

Advanced communication

Psychological assessment

Education

MDT collaboration

Data collection

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients and families from diagnosis through treatment within the cancer journey.

The CNS will use advanced communication and psychological assessment to identify needs, provide education, and act as a key resource to the MDT, improving pathways and patient experience through Holistic Needs Assessments and evidence-based practice.