We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced haematology nurse to join our cellular therapies team based at the QE hospital.

We are looking for someone wishing to develop CNS and pathway co-ordination skills at band 6 to cover maternity leave. You will be part of a small and supportive team co-ordinating therapies and delivering CNS support to haematology patients receiving a range of treatments including autologous transplant, CAR-T, BITES and other novel therapies. You will have close relationships with our consultants, stem cell laboratory, and pharmacy team and be well supported by the lead nurse for cellular therapies and Haematology Matron

Our forward thinking team will support you to develop clinical and management skills required for the role, to develop research and teaching skills, and to attend and present at local and national forums. You'll be welcomed in to the wider haematology team and get to know our CNS and ward teams, supporting junior team members to develop their own skills and knowledge. This is a rapidly expanding service so this is an exciting time to join us!

If you are interested we welcome you to get in touch with Donna Walsh@uhb.nhs for further information

Main duties of the job

Patient pathway co-ordination

Attendance at MDT

Supporting consultant clinics for new and follow up patients

CNS ward rounds

Delivery of SACT and cellular therapies

Delivery of education to junior team members

Patient education and support

Triaging patient phone calls

co-ordinating outpatient support and signposting advice

Risk and toxicity management

Reviewing protocols and SOPs

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• * Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6

Experience

Essential

• * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
• * Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
• * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• * Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
• * Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
• * Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
• * Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor /assessor as detailed in the NMC

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

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