About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an additional Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our CNS team. The successful applicant should be an experienced Haemato-Oncology nurse with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the Leukaemia treatmentpathway. The major element of the CNS role is to work as the patient's Key Worker to support, inform and coordinate the care of patients with Leukaemia including supporting the patient through Stem Cell Transplant.The post holder will work in the Specialist Haemato-Oncology Team and will be well supported both by their CNS colleagues and wider MDT. CNSs work collaboratively with our Consultant colleagues who are keen to develop the team. There are 12 Haemato-Oncology CNS at SBH and they all work closely together to provide a wide range of specialist supportincluding nurse led follow up and transplant coordination.In the Barts Health Cancer Centre there are lots of opportunities for learning and developing skills and we support nurses in their professional development.Our leukaemia CNS team supports patients throughout their pathway from diagnosis to end of treatment. St Bartholomew's Hospital is a large allogeneic and autologous Stem Cell Transplant centre. Other treatments for leukaemia include chemotherapy & targeted therapies including CAR-T.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients with Leukaemia and related disorders, and their families; from the point of diagnosis, throughout the patient pathway, including stem cell transplant, to end of life care.
It is expected that the post holder is a clinical expert in Haemato-oncology care and can act as a resource for staff and an advocate for patients.The post holder will work within the SBH Leukaemia CNS team (3 WTE). This post is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and liaises with the Haemato-Oncology CNSs based at referring hospitals. There are 12 Haemato-Oncology CNSs at SBH who share an office andwork closely together.It is expected that the post-holder attend the weekly Haemato-Oncology clinics, provide nurse led services for leukaemia patients and attend weekly MDT and transplant meetings.The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with Leukaemia by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient's key worker.The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.Advance skills in communication, listening and recognizing physical and psychological sideeffects are required to enable the post holder to advice, counsel and provide supportive care which will ensure best outcomes for patients with Leukaemia
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We work closely with The Royal London Hospital where Renal, Dental and Neuro Surgical Services are based. Coordination of the patient pathway is a key element of this role as is, the development of a network of close and effective relationships across the trust and referring hospital teams
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse Degree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferable Haemato-Oncology +/-Stem Cell Transplantation.
Desirable
Research experience Teaching experience Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 5 years post registration experience in Haemato-oncology / Stem Cell Transplant / Cancer related area Minimum 2 years at band 6 working in a relevant area
Desirable
Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
Knowledge Essential
Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in Haemato - oncology and Cancer Clear understanding and knowledge of leukaemia treatment pathways and the indications for stem cell transplant Clear understanding of this role and the associated responsibility and accountability Knowledge of cancer patient experience, NICE guidance and government targets Knowledge of the Personalised Care Agenda Knowledge of counselling techniques Clear understanding of clinical governance Up to date knowledge of professional and political issues
Skills Essential
Advanced Communication Skills Ability to work alone and under pressure Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines Effective organisational and time management skills Evidence of innovative practice / evidence based care Evidence of running nurse led services
Desirable
Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT) Recognised advanced practice assessment skills Non-medical prescribing
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)