Job summary
The Band 6 Haematology Nurse is a specialist nursing role that supports patients with haematological disorders and blood cancers throughout their treatment pathway. The post holder works closely with the Haematology Nurse Specialist and multidisciplinary team to ensure patients have timely access to specialist care, investigations, treatment, education and support.

The role involves:

• Providing specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and carers.
• Facilitating rapid access to haematology and cancer services in line with NICE guidance and cancer pathway targets.
• Assessing patients and coordinating appropriate investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
• Supporting consultant-led clinics, nurse-led telephone clinics, ward patients and day unit activity.
• Acting as a key worker and point of contact for patients throughout their cancer journey.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based care and contributing to service development.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educating and supporting nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues to improve knowledge and standards of haematology care.
• Ensuring continuity of service and providing support in the absence of the Haematology Nurse Specialist.

Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing care, advice and support to patients with haematological conditions and blood cancers, their families and carers. Assess patients and coordinate appropriate investigations, treatment pathways and follow-up care. Support the delivery of rapid access to haematology and cancer services in line with national guidance and waiting time targets. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway. Act as a key resource for patients and healthcare professionals, providing specialist knowledge and clinical expertise. Support and contribute to nurse-led clinics, telephone clinics, outpatient services, day unit activity and inpatient care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, audits, service improvement initiatives and research activities. Provide education, support and training to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical standards, protocols and pathways. Support the Haematology Nurse Specialist and ensure continuity of the service in their absence.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities
The Band 6 Haematology Nurse is a specialist nursing role that supports patients with haematological disorders and blood cancers throughout their treatment pathway. The post holder works closely with the Haematology Nurse Specialist and multidisciplinary team to ensure patients have timely access to specialist care, investigations, treatment, education and support.

The role involves:

• Providing specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and carers.
• Facilitating rapid access to haematology and cancer services in line with NICE guidance and cancer pathway targets.
• Assessing patients and coordinating appropriate investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
• Supporting consultant-led clinics, nurse-led telephone clinics, ward patients and day unit activity.
• Acting as a key worker and point of contact for patients throughout their cancer journey.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based care and contributing to service development.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educating and supporting nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues to improve knowledge and standards of haematology care.
• Ensuring continuity of service and providing support in the absence of the Haematology Nurse Specialist.

Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced communicatn skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage change
• Managing people and resourse

Desirable

• I.T skills
• Phlebotomy Skills
• Clinical Skills

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching certificate

Desirable

• Haematology Module
• Chemotherapy Module

Experience
Essential

• Significant Registered Nurse Experience
• Ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Managament development
• Haematology/ongology experince

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Haematology Nurse Specilaist
Victoria Doak or Lesley Beverley
victoria.doak@nhs.net
01914452878