About this role
Job summary Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 28.3 hours Fixed terms 12 months
The post holder has a key leadership and specialist role at a senior level to support the organisation in the delivery of care for cancer patients and their families. This will be in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the specialty, ensuring that Trust values and beliefs are upheld. In addition, the Specialist Nurse has a fundamental role in leading on the development and the effective delivery of specialist cancer nursing to reflect the evolving health care agenda.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, Lead Cancer Nurse and Matron, will deliver the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting, including effective leadership, monitoring, and maintaining professional and care standards, work collaboratively, manage complaints as per Trust policy and lead the specialist nursing contribution to the governance agenda.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Lead on the development and delivery of cancer education and training for patients and staff, relevant to specialist nursing practice.
Provide clinical leadership and line management of staff if appropriate, ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review.
Maintain personal standards of conduct and behavior, which are consistent with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and requirements.
Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Business Group, relevant to specialty
Act as key workers within agreed tumor specific protocols, leading on patient and carer communication issues and co-ordinate the patient pathway.
Provide expert nursing advice and support to other Health Care Professionals (HCP)
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC Registration Evidence of completion of relevant courses appropriate to the clinical area Evidence of Masters level study or willingness to work towards with organisational support Evidence of post registration education in Cancer/Tumour Speciality or willing to commence within 6 months of commencing in post Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards with organisational support Advanced Communication skills training or willingness to undertake Psychological level 2 training or willingness to undertake. Non-Medical prescribing or willingness to work towards with organisational support where appropriate for the clinical service
Desirable
Leadership/Management Qualification. Clinical Examination Skills level 7.
Knowledge Essential
In depth expert knowledge appropriate to speciality. Knowledge of cancer terminology, pathways and Treatments Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda.
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above within cancer/palliative care/speciality. Experience of multi-professional working. Experience mentoring/supervising others. Experience of managing change. Experience of contributing to audit and research. Leadership and management experience.
Desirable
Previous experience working at a Band 7 level.
Skils and abilities Essential
Ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective MDT. Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate effectively and support staff. Exemplar effective verbal and written communication skills. and able to support people with life changing news Ability to interpret data and utilise to improve practice. Ability to support, encourage and motivate others. Computer literacy skills. Ability to effectively communicate with the Senior Leadership Team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)