Lead Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist And Sact Lead Nurse

A new post has been developed within NHS Lanarkshire's Haematology Services to provide advanced practice alongside both medical consultants and lead a team of Haematology CNS across 3 acute hospitals.
Providing expertise in Haematology and SACT, operating strategically as the board's SACT lead nurse. The RoleAs an autonomous clinical practitioner and highly skilled in the field of haematology, the post holder will utilise a high level of advanced clinical judgement, discretion and person centred decision making to provide safe, high quality care for people living within NHS Lanarkshire with malignant and non-malignant haematology conditions.
The role involves complex decision making within the advanced practice model.
The role provides clinical leadership, highly skilled practice and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research.
The post is clinically facing including inpatient and outpatient care with responsibility for a defined cohort of patients.
The role supports Haematology consultant workload to provide a consistent and safe service, including prescribing and management of safe systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams across NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN) is a key component of the role to develop consistent and safe policy and protocol.
Further promoting links with colleagues across tertiary and local services to provide expert knowledge, professional guidance and education across services.
Providing specialist education, training and advice to multi-disciplinary teams to thereby act as an educational resource and role model to promote evidence based practice and ensure high standards of care.
Monitor workload and activity through Haematology CNS Service review to address the needs of the local population and operational planning, as a creative and innovative leader.
NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bringRegistered General Nurse educated to Masters level with post registration expertise in the speciality and evidence of working at an advanced practice level within the specialty.Experienced nurse in an acute setting, including haematology and delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).SACT WoSCAN NMP Framework competencies Level 2Ability to practice autonomously applying evidence-base to make valid decisions and exercise sound judgementMaster of Science in Advanced PracticeNon-medical prescriber, with knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatmentsEvidence of effective leadership.Evidence of practice development and commitment to continuous professional development in advanced haematological knowledge and practiceExcellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and leadership skillsExperience of evidence-based practice audit and researchAdvanced Clinical Assessment qualificationBe able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland's Leadership Qualities Framework or equivalent FrameworkManagement knowledge gained through experience and CPDExtensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the Health Care Agenda and CancerKnowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related dataContribution to operational and or strategic planningMust be able to travel as NHS Lanarkshire rotational contractIt would be great if you also haveDevelopment in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualificationAbility to work varied shiftsContract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Cancer and Haematology Services within University Hospital Monklands.
The working pattern for this role is 9 am - 5 pm.
Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Mhairi Simpson, Nurse Consultant Oncology at ****** For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on ****** (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:
A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for ApplicantsPosts close at midnight on the indicated datePlease note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainIn NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society.
A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received.
Please complete and submit your application early.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children's setting/secure unit.



#J-18808-Ljbffr