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Macmillan Haematology Cancer CNS Team Lead

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with an oncology/haematology qualification, leadership skills, advanced communication, team lead experience, and strong IT knowledge.
  • You will lead Haematology CNS teams, manage patient care, develop personalized care programs, foster MDT collaboration, implement service enhancements, and ensure high clinical standards.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
  • Degree in Nursing and working towards MSc
  • Post Registration Oncology/Haematology qualification
  • Leadership & Management qualification
  • Advanced Communication Skills training
  • Mentor Prep/Teaching & Assessing qualification
  • Evidence of recent continuous professional development
  • Advanced Physical Assessment skills or willing to complete
  • Desirable criteria
  • Project Management qualification
  • Non Medical Prescribing qualification
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Team Lead/Project Lead experience
  • Experience working with cancer/haematology patients
  • Experience of developing a new service/initiative
  • Experience of working with Patient groups to improve services
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent Time Management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work at pace and deliver to timescales
  • Desirable criteria
  • Report writing
  • Awareness of the national cancer agenda
  • Cancer clinical trials experience
  • Knowledge
  • Essential criteria
  • IT skill- Proficient in use of IT systems
  • Knowledge of Personalised Care Agenda for Haematology Cancer
  • Knowledge of Haematology Cancer and its Treatments
  • Good communication skills orally and written
  • Knowledge of management and leadership models
  • Desirable criteria
  • Budgetary Management knowledge
  • Leading a project

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and support for the Haematology Cancer CNS Teams cross-site
  • Work autonomously and demonstrate advanced practice by managing a caseload of patients and demonstrate advanced practice in the holistic assessment
  • Lead the development of Personalised Care for haematology cancer patients which will include the further development of the Supported Self Management programme and play an active role in the delivery and design of ‘Moving On’ and Health & Wellbeing Events
  • Promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within the specialist area
  • Facilitate effective communication and co-ordinate referral of patients and carers to appropriate support services and community Trusts to promote a seamless service and thus reduce/avoid admissions and length of stay to the acute trust
  • Lead and manage the Haematology Cancer CNS Nursing Teams cross-site on a daily basis, ensuring that the teams provide an excellent service to the Trust through evidence based practice, education, policy and guideline development
  • Continually develop, implement and evaluate the Haematology Cancer Service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework
  • Lead developments in practice consistent with the patient care priorities set nationally and locally
  • Development of new roles or service redesign will take place in line with best practice and evidence based care
  • Develop and manage nurse led clinics to streamline the haematology cancer services to improve patient experience and develop effective pathways
  • Maintain a high profile in clinical practice, promoting clinical excellence, initiating learning opportunities and promoting effective learning environments in all ward areas and clinic areas
  • Accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the relevant setting

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Macmillan Haematology Cancer CNS Team Lead.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a permanent Band 8a post.

How many hours per week is this position?

This position is for 37.5 hours per week.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Essential qualifications include being a Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration, having a degree in Nursing, a Post Registration Oncology/Haematology qualification, and a Leadership & Management qualification.

Is there any educational funding available for this position?

Yes, this is a Macmillan badged post with access to support and educational funding.

What type of experience is required for applicants?

Applicants should have Team Lead/Project Lead experience, experience working with cancer/haematology patients, and experience of developing a new service/initiative.

Will the successful candidate be involved in clinical practice?

Yes, the successful candidate will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit, and the implementation of national guidelines.

Is there an expectation for continuous professional development?

Yes, the successful candidate should have evidence of recent continuous professional development.

How does this position contribute to patient care?

The role includes leading and managing the Haematology Cancer CNS Nursing Teams to improve and maintain standards of patient care.

Where is the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust located?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides services across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire, with three main hospitals: Frimley Park, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park.

What are the core values of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Is there potential for service redesign within this role?

Yes, the post holder will be involved in the development of new roles or service redesign consistent with best practice and evidence-based care.

Will there be opportunities to lead nurse-led clinics?

Yes, the role includes the development and management of nurse-led clinics to streamline haematology cancer services and improve patient experience.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.