Macmillan Haematology / Oncology CNS

To develop a holistic approach to support patients to ensure their emotional and informational needs are met by implementing HNA and care planning, health and well being initiatives and ongoing signposting, To practise autonomously, carrying a caseload of patients diagnosed with Haematological malignancy. Supporting the team in the delivery of the service for which you are responsible for or have been delegated the responsibility. To work as an effective member of the wider Haematology Oncology team and MDT, to forge and develop strong working relationships with cancer management and palliative care teams, this includes:
+ Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a diagnosis of Haematological cancer
+ Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient's changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment, (HNA).
+ To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
+ To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service.
+ To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice.
+ Work with the Multidisciplinary team and Cancer Management Team to ensure that the service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through National Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans resulting from this Quality Surveillance assessment., Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job., + To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.

We are looking for a haematology nurse with vision and drive to work as part of an expert team delivering care and support to patients with malignant haematological conditions. The successful candidate will deliver the specialist aspects of the role including clinical expert, role model and educator., You will need to be a registered nurse with a minimum of five years' experience and have clinical knowledge, skills and competency gained through working in haematology. You will have the equivalent of a first level degree and a haematology and chemotherapy qualification, and be willing to undertake a higher degree programme. In return, we are fully committed to your personal development and training needs.

+ Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
+ Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
+ Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.
+ Clinical excellence.
Deliver nurse led clinics
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.