We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated nurse to join the Haematology Specialist Nursing team at Salford Care Organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team committed to delivering high quality, personalised care to patients with various haematological malignancies.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide a comprehensive specialist service to patients with a suspected or proven haematological malignancy. The aim of the post is to provide expert care, specialist advice and support (financial, social, psychological) to patients with haematological malignancies, their families, and carers. This includes a holistic patient assessment, and planning and implementing specialist care. The post holder will act as the key worker for haematology patients from investigation to initial diagnosis and throughout the whole cancer pathway to ensure coordination and continuity of care. The post holder will liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including members of the Primary Health Care Team, to provide specialist nursing knowledge and expertise on all aspects of Haematology-Oncology. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, have a keen interest in haematology, and possess excellent communication skills along with the knowledge and skills to be able to support patients through their pathways, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.

This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Hold a degree or diploma in nursing studies (or possess an equivalent nursing qualification and experience)

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) & Evidence of involvement in teaching

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult/ General Level 1 or 2)

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence-based clinical knowledge
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in Haematology-Oncology

Essential

Essential

• Communicate succinctly, clearly, and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Be an effective team member who relates to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
• Coordinate your workload and supervise team members, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective patient care
• Use reflective practice to continuously improve the standard of patient care

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NCA - Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane Eccles

Salford

M6 8HD

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