Clinical Nurse Specialist - Late Effects and Post TransplantWe 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 late effects of treatment along with the potential post-transplant complications.
The main element of the CNS role is to work as the patient's advocate, to support, educate, inform, and coordinate the care of patients.
In conjunction with the clinical team, undertake risk stratifications for patients having follow-up across the cancer pathway.
The post holder will work in the Specialist Haemato-Oncology Team and will be well supported both by their CNS colleagues and wider MDT.
CNS's work collaboratively with our Consultant colleagues who are keen to develop the team.
There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNS's at SBH and they all work closely together to provide a wide range of specialist support including nurse-led follow-up and transplant coordination.
Within Cancer Services at Barts Health, there are numerous opportunities for learning and developing skills together with supporting nurses in their professional development.
We work closely with the cardio-oncology team, endocrine, renal team, and reproductive medicine.
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 third sector.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be based in the Haemato-oncology department at St Bartholomew's Hospital and will enhance the development of the current late effects service and follow-up clinics and pathways.
The role is focused on patients' experience and the management of chronic illness, with a particular interest in providing expert support to patients who have completed transplant.
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 assist in the implementation of Macmillan's Personalised Care Agenda and develop treatment summaries for the patient's pathway.
They will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide advice and support to patients, carers, and health care professionals.
The post holder will focus on the development of the Haemato-oncology Late Effects service and follow-up pathways, and will have a particular focus on patients' post-allogenic transplant.
They will work effectively with the wider transplant MD team and with the 13 Haemato-Oncology CNSs at SBH who share an office and work closely together.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers within the late effects service by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient's key worker.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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.
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Job responsibilitiesThe 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/s below.
Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered Adult NurseDegree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferable Haemato-Oncology +/- Stem Cell TransplantationResearch experienceTeaching experienceEvidence of work towards Masters qualificationExperiencePost registration experience in cancer nursing, Haemato-oncologyBand 6 working in a relevant areaClinical experience of care and management of patients receiving Haemato-oncology treatment regimens and Stem cell transplantationPrevious experience of working as a clinical nurse specialistSkillsAdvanced Communication SkillsAbility to work alone and under pressureAbility to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administrationAbility to manage projects and meet deadlinesEffective organisational and time management skillsEvidence of innovative practice / evidence based carePresentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)Recognised advanced practice assessment skillsNon-medical prescribingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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