We are looking for a haematology nurse with vision and drive to work as part of an expert team delivering care and support to patients with malignant haematological conditions. The successful candidate will deliver the specialist aspects of the role including clinical expert, role model and educator.

To be an expert and resource in personalised care across the team.

To develop a holistic approach to support patients to ensure their emotional and informational needs are met by implementing HNA and care planning, health and well being initiatives and ongoing signposting

You will need to be a registered nurse with a minimum of five years' experience and have clinical knowledge, skills and competency gained through working in haematology. You will have the equivalent of a first level degree and a haematology and chemotherapy qualification, and be willing to undertake a higher degree programme. In return, we are fully committed to your personal development and training needs.

Main duties of the job

To practise autonomously, carrying a caseload of patients diagnosed with Haematological malignancy. Supporting the team in the delivery of the service for which you are responsible for or have been delegated the responsibility. To work as an effective member of the wider Haematology Oncology team and MDT, to forge and develop strong working relationships with cancer management and palliative care teams, this includes:

• Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a diagnosis of Haematological cancer
• Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient's changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment, (HNA).
• To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
• To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service.
• To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice.
• Work with the Multidisciplinary team and Cancer Management Team to ensure that the service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through National Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans resulting from this Quality Surveillance assessment.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
• To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.
• Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
• Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.
• Clinical excellence.

Deliver nurse led clinics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level nursing registration oPost registration qualification appropriate to speciality oFirst level degree in related subject oEvidence of continued professional development oRecognised teaching qualification or working towards oChemotherapy qualification

Desirable

• oWorking towards Masters level qualification oAdvanced communication skills oLevel 2 psychology skills training oNon-medical nurse prescribing course

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in speciality or cancer related area oPrevious experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities oPrevious experience of teaching and developing teaching materials oDemonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice and nurse led clinics oAbility to develop new ways of working oAbility to deal with complex clinical scenarios oExperience of multi-professional working

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working a clinical nurse specialist oExperience of audit and research oAbility to lead and influence change

Knowledge

Essential

• oIT literate oTeaching/assessment and presentation skills oOrganisation and negotiation skills oLeadership and motivational skills oExtensive haematology knowledge of treatment pathways

Desirable

• wider cancer agenda , cancer targets and pathways

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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