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Job overview

A unique and very exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time  Band 7 Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.

This role requires an experienced individual with previous experience of working within the field of haematology and be able to work autonomously and act as an expert resource for various clinical teams.  You will be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills and be an excellent communicator.

The post holder will form part of a cohesive team of Haematologists, nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioner  and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work closely with clinicians across the trust and the tertiary site in Leeds. 

We have a specific vision to develop the service to meet the needs of the local community and want a motivated individual to join us.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact  Gemma Brooksbank Matron for Haematology  & Oncology  via email – [email protected] or Lucy Ward ANP & Lead Nurse for Malignant Haematology  via email on [email protected].

Main duties of the job

·        To practice as a clinical nurse specialist demonstrating good knowledge and competence in all aspects of care and treatment relating to Haematological malignancies &  general Haematology

·        To implement a personalised care and support approach, and undertake care plans in consultation with all patients

·        Carry a caseload and responsibility for the management of complex cases

·        Communicate very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives. This includes highly complex information that needs to be conveyed in easily understood language.

·        Provide line management and leadership to the clinical nurse specialist team

·        Support and Coordinate the Clinical Nurse Specialist  service  on a day to day basis

·        Facilitate in the overall business planning and development of the service including new and innovative patient pathways

·        Conduct and facilitate Patient Education Programmes to promote self-management for patients living with and beyond their cancer

·        Actively participate and contribute in the team’s business and quality meetings.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.