Job Description

37.5 hours per week



Permanent

Salary:

47,810 - 54,710 per annum

Closing Date:

30th October 2025

Interview Date:

TBC



This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.



All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.



A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.



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The purpose of the post is to provide leadership, innovation, mastery as well as clinical excellence.



The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of Haematology Services throughout the Trust. The post holder will provide early input of specialist care to Haematology patients.



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team at George Eliot Hospital.



The Haematology team is a dynamic, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team dedicated in providing holistic, patient-centred care. We are therefore looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is committed to providing the highest standard of nursing support and care to both inpatient and outpatients.



Any applicants must have knowledge and experience in haematology and chemotherapy and possess excellent communication skills. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary Haematology team, and therefore, must be confident in acting as the patient's advocate to ensure the best outcomes throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathway.



Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:



E ffective Open Communication



e x cellence and safety in everything we do



C hallenge but support



E xpect respect and dignity



L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.



If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme



Managerial/Leadership



Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.

Evaluate service delivery against key performance targets, National Quality Measures, identify areas for improvement and initiate change.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.

Collect, collate and report activity data to key stakeholders, producing regular formal reports.

Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

Promotes the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer

Participates in Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement.

Leads the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences.

Leads the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care.



Principal Accountabilities



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programme of evidence-based nursing care.

Provide expert advice and clinical practice.

Provide specialist education and training to others.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop cost effective services and quality of care delivered.

Act as a role model, lead the development of clinical services within the specialist field.

Actively participate in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views, using creative reasoning and problem solving where necessary.

Act as a Key Worker for a clinical caseload, working to co-ordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients.



Communication



Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and other users of the Trust.

Produce written communications which are clear, fluent, concise and easily understood

Establish and build relationships with colleagues and clients/users and the effective management of patient/client concerns in line with the Trust policy.

Fully understand the rights and views of clients/users, their families, seeking out and addressing their needs.

Co-operate and work well with others, appreciating the roles of other staff and agencies involved in the care of patients.



Innovation/Education



Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.

Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified needs.

Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses, medical staff, AHPs, patient and carers and participate in curriculum development where appropriate.

Address specific health targets e.g. NICE Guidance, NSF related to own area of practice through education.

Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements.



Clinical Governance



Identify need for participate and undertake research, clinical audit, benchmarking and equipment trials, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care.

Disseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.

Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work

Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement.

Promote people's equality, diversity and rights.

Define a clear pathway, refer to other professionals and signpost to other agencies as appropriate.



Human Resources



Observe provisions of and adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.

Attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.



Specialist Practice



Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs putting quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based individualised and personalised care through holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions.

Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment and/or diagnosis and/or treatment.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of service.

Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/review of treatment pathway as required.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.

Contribute to the health promotion agenda with the local health economy.

To undertake non-medical prescribing duties within the legal framework for nurse prescribing and adhere to the Trust's Policy for Non-Medical Prescribing.

In keeping with the NMC 'Code of Professional Conduct' and 'Standards of Proficiency for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers', keep up to date with best prescribing practice in relation to the management of conditions within his/her specialist area

Undertake regular audits of his/her prescribing practice.

Promote self-management, undertaking risk stratification to determine those who can self-manage, following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will require on-going face to face support.



For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.