Clinical Nurse Specialist in Myeloma and Stem Cell Transplant inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 3 DEC 2023
Barts Health NHS Trust rI1unZvp
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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We have an exciting opportunity for an additional Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our CNS team. The successful applicant should be an experienced Haemato-Oncology nurse with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the Myeloma treatment pathway. The major element of the CNS role is to work as the patient's Key Worker to support, inform and coordinate the care of patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, including supporting the patient through Stem Cell Transplant.
The post holder will work in the Specialist Haemato-Oncology Team and will be well supported both by their CNS colleagues and wider MDT. CNSs work collaboratively with our Consultant colleagues who are keen to develop the team. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNS at SBH and they all work closely together to provide a wide range of specialist support including nurse led follow up and transplant coordination.
In the Barts Health Cancer Service there are lots of opportunities for learning and developing skills and we support nurses in their professional development.
Our Myeloma CNS team supports patients throughout their pathway from diagnosis to end of treatment. Treatments include, but not limited to, chemotherapy, mAbs, radiotherapy, bispecifics and stem cell transplantation. St Bartholomew's Hospital is a CAR-T centre.
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, and their families from the point of diagnosis, throughout the patient pathway, including stem cell transplant, to end of life care. It is expected that the post holder is a clinical expert in Haemato-oncology care and can act as a resource for staff and an advocate for patients.
The post holder will work within the SBH Myeloma CNS team (3 WTE and 1 WTE Support Worker). This post may involve supporting a trainee CNS at times. This post is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and liaises with the Haemato-Oncology CNSs based at referring hospitals. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNSs at SBH who share an office and work closely together.
It is expected that the post-holder attend the weekly Haemato-Oncology clinics, provide nurse led follow-up to autologous transplant patients and attend weekly MDT and transplant meetings.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with Myeloma by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient's key worker.
Advance skills in communication, listening and recognizing physical and psychological side-effects are required to enable the post holder to advice, counsel and provide supportive care which will ensure best outcomes for patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We have an exciting opportunity for an additional Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our CNS team. The successful applicant should be an experienced Haemato-Oncology nurse with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the Myeloma treatment pathway. The major element of the CNS role is to work as the patient's Key Worker to support, inform and coordinate the care of patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, including supporting the patient through Stem Cell Transplant.
The post holder will work in the Specialist Haemato-Oncology Team and will be well supported both by their CNS colleagues and wider MDT. CNSs work collaboratively with our Consultant colleagues who are keen to develop the team. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNS at SBH and they all work closely together to provide a wide range of specialist support including nurse led follow up and transplant coordination.
In the Barts Health Cancer Service there are lots of opportunities for learning and developing skills and we support nurses in their professional development.
Our Myeloma CNS team supports patients throughout their pathway from diagnosis to end of treatment. Treatments include, but not limited to, chemotherapy, mAbs, radiotherapy, bispecifics and stem cell transplantation. St Bartholomew's Hospital is a CAR-T centre.
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, and their families from the point of diagnosis, throughout the patient pathway, including stem cell transplant, to end of life care. It is expected that the post holder is a clinical expert in Haemato-oncology care and can act as a resource for staff and an advocate for patients.
The post holder will work within the SBH Myeloma CNS team (3 WTE and 1 WTE Support Worker). This post may involve supporting a trainee CNS at times. This post is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and liaises with the Haemato-Oncology CNSs based at referring hospitals. There are 13 Haemato-Oncology CNSs at SBH who share an office and work closely together.
It is expected that the post-holder attend the weekly Haemato-Oncology clinics, provide nurse led follow-up to autologous transplant patients and attend weekly MDT and transplant meetings.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with Myeloma by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient's key worker.
Advance skills in communication, listening and recognizing physical and psychological side-effects are required to enable the post holder to advice, counsel and provide supportive care which will ensure best outcomes for patients with Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders.
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