Senior Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary Due to the expansion of the service, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated clinical nurse specialist with a focus on stem cell transplant, to join the haematology team at The Christie Hospital.
The CNS post holder will work within the busy and dynamic team providing exceptional care, supporting both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
The applicant should have haematology experience to be able to support the wide haematology service, and management responsibility of the band 6s Haematology CNS team.
Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive service for patients with acute and chronic malignant haematological disorders.
You will provide expert care, advice and support to patients receiving treatment on in-patient and out-patient basis and to their families and as a resource to other staff.This roles includes clinical duties, the development and leadership of nurse-led clinics to provide for the needs of the patients and their families.
You will also work closely and support the Haematology Consultants and ACP team About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year.
We are based in Manchester and serve a population of million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year.
Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology oncology and act as a resource to patients and staff.Assess patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.Develop and review patient information.Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.Actively participate in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi- professional disciplinary team and take action if clinically indicatedIndependent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice Strategic Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role.Contribute to the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits.Undertake service reviews, and planning for improvements of the service.Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Management Responsibilities Provide line management responsibilities of CNS team, including supporting the team in their professional development.Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, promoting motivation, commitment and team spirit whilst working effectively as a team member and valuing the contribution of each member of the team.Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowermentSupport the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.Engage patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy developmentParticipate in nursing and clinical developments within the TrustProvide written evidence of service development and performance.Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group Professional Responsibilities Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the roleWork within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the TrustParticipate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a superviseeContribute to the development of nurse led care and Non- Medical prescribing within regional and national level.Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena Training & Education Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolioAssist in the additional training needs of staff and participate in their continuing education developmentTake responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning development opportunities.Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and / or abstracts for haematology conferencesContribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelinesParticipate in internal and external teaching sessions.Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the communityPromote equality and value diversity Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 1st Level Degree Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable MSc or willing to undertake Advanced communication skills course Haematology oncology degree/masters module Non - medical prescribing qualification willing to undertake Leadership / Management qualification Teaching and assessing qualification Experience Essential Experience at Band 6 Haematology/stem cell transplant experience as a clinical nurse specialist Leadership experience at minimum band 6 Experience of working with a multi-professional team Desirable Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure Skills Essential Expert in high quality patient care Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team Ability to manage own case load with good time management Desirable Advanced IT skills Excellent presentation skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of haematology and TYA disease specific groups Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care Desirable Personal professional development Professional development of ward and day unit staff Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Approachable and enthusiastic Recognition of own limitations Excellent time management Flexible working Excellent role model to patients and staff