Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Myeloma plasma cell disorders

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamicand self-motivated nurse with strong clinical,leadership skills and expertiseto jointhe Myeloma and plasma cell disorders nursing team as aClinical Nurse Specialist on a full time basis. Thiswill provide an excellent opportunity to focus your advanced nursing skills on direct patient care and service development.The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of patients care who are undergoing treatment for myeloma and plasma cell disorders. Within the team, there is a wide breadth of experience and there will be a need to cross-cover within the team to ensure a safe service.

Therole isa specialist educational resource, and the post holder will be expected to facilitate the professional development ofjuniornursesin the department.

All theclinical specialist nurses in haematologyareactively involved in theMacmillan CancerCentre (MCC),which houses clinic,daycare, ambulatory care and diagnostic cancerservices.The haematology CNS team is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH and we provide professional development, both in-job and through post graduatepathways. You will have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences. In return, we are seeking highlymotivated candidates with a strong nursing background.IncludingsubstantialHaematologyexperienceandhaving completed orworking towards apostgraduatequalification.

Main duties of the job

This role provides the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills and to work within the myeloma and plasma cell team's development going forward.

This post involves care for all haematology patients with a Myeloma or plasma cell diagnosis from diagnosis to all points on their treatment pathway, in conjunction with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will be responsible for all aspects of their care as designated below. The team is responsible for liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team, providing care for patients and support for next of kin. There may also be some coordination of autologous bone marrow transplants CNS team.

The post holder will manage and coordinate clinical follow up programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will act as a key worker for patients and require a sound knowledge of the potential medical and psychological needs of the patient.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse NMC Level 1 or Level 15
• Relevant post-registration Programme
• Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics or equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessment Programme
• Leadership development Programme
• Undertaking Masters level education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience including haemato-oncology.
• Experience in senior nursing role (Band 6 upwards or relevant experience).
• Strong leadership skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in a CNS role

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of haemato-oncology
• Understanding of Myeloma and sub-specialities and management of patients
• Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience of leading service improvement projects from inception through delivery
• Presented at UK or international meetings

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
• Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in care

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
• Demonstrates experience and ability to educate others

Desirable

• Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties