Clinical Nurse Specialist Haematology

We have an opportunity for you to join our Haematology Service here at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - this is a newly created post.

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward thinking nurse who is passionate about supporting patients with a myeloid haematological condition and has the ability to drive this Service forward.

You should have extensive experience in Haematology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care for all patients and will be an integral key member in the co-ordination and organisation of haematology pathways, throughout treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond treatment. You will also work in a consultancy capacity across our Trust and local health care services.

The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse specialist and will develop and deliver nurse led services within Haematology. This will include telephone, face to face activity and inpatient reviews.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

To provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients with a myeloid haematology diagnosis. You will participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up.

You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met.

The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education.

If you are a very skilled, caring and compassionate nurse then we would love to here from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.

Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisation skills. This post will be based primarily at the Coventry site however, there may occasion to cross-cover with our Service at Rugby St Cross.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire )

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values .

The post holder will be a designated Haematology (Myeloid) Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives, and carers and to other health care professionals and the Primary Health Care Team

To work across the Trust and primary care boundaries to aid continuity of care, thus offering a seamless service from diagnosis onwards

They will provide emotional support to patients, their families, and staff during difficult situations e.g., breaking bad news or following an unexpected event

To be an active member of the Haematology/Myeloid MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service, and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations

Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge

To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing to ensure optimum patient management within the post holder's scope of competency

To ensure that the patients holistic needs are taken into account in the decision-making process including completion of the E-HNA

A resource for health professionals, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice

Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes

Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice

Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.