- First level RGN registration
- Teaching qualification e.g.ENB 998 or extensive experience.
- Educated to Degree level.
- Relevant post registration qualifications in oncology / haematology
- Evidence of recent professional development.
- Educated or working towards Masters level.
- Clinical Examination Module at Level 6/7 or willingness to work towards.
- Psychological support training at level 2
- Advanced communication skills training
- Committed to continual personal and professional development
- Working in the health care sector with staff management experience
- Up-to-date knowledge of cancer
- Significant post registration experience in oncology and caring for patients with cancer
- Understanding of the cancer patient and carer issues and their role in service improvement.
- Experience of working across a variety of care settings.
- Evidence of innovation/change management
- Understanding of the Key worker role
- NCAG recommendations Acute Oncology Service
- Personalised care agenda – HNAs, end of treatment summaries, health and wellbeing.
- Understanding of Achieving World Class Cancer of Outcomes
- Understanding of Improving outcomes: A strategy for Cancer
- Knowledge of commissioning procedures
- Haematology/Oncology experience
- Experience at Band 6
- Teaching/educating of Nurses and patients
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Ability to work with multi professional/ cultural organisations, across organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in managing complex care situations
- Wide range of experience in providing multi-disciplinary education within the specialist field
- Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda
- Practical experience of participating in change / developing practice, project management
- Proven experience of change management
- Experience of implementing research and audit programmes/ surveys
- Ability to influence the specific patient agenda
- Ability to implement best practice and influence change
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Time management skills/ability to prioritise
- Ability to demonstrate flexible working patterns and be able to respond to the needs of the service.
- People management skills/abilities
- Leadership qualities
- Advanced communication/Interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope with stress/work under pressure.
- Organisational skills
- Counselling skills
- IT skills
- Ability to implement new practices and initiatives
- Ability to develop Pathways/Protocols and Policies
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Haematology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Services - Watford, United Kingdom - West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with oncology/chemotherapy/haematology experience to join our Cancer Nursing team at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. We work Monday to Friday.
This post is for 9 months secondment to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse to join our team to provide support, information and advice to our Haematology cancer patients and support these patients throughout their pathway.
You will be pivotal in the further development of our Haematology Service.
You will have sound knowledge of oncology/haematology and managing patients through their treatment.
You will be the key worker for patients diagnosed with haematology cancers, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across all health care settings to improve the patient pathway.
The successful post holder will give advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific oncology/ clinical knowledge, skills and experience, so you will have significant post registration experience at Band 6/7 and evidence of post-registration study in oncology/haematology.
You must also demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload is essential.
Main duties of the job
To support our haematology patients at the time of diagnosis and throughout their cancer pathway to ensure a seamless service as is possible for our patients.
Provide specialist help, advice and support to patients and their families.
The CNS will work effectively as an autonomous practitioner and as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients with a haematological cancer.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To improve care of patients and provide specialist help, advice and support to their families and carers as well as to act as an advocate by providing information which leads to informing patient choice.
Influence patient care through clinical practice, clinical management, leadership, education, research, audit and professional activities
Play a key role in the continual development, implementation and evaluation of the Haematology Service locally to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework.
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