About this role
Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an individual to work within the haematology clinical nurse specialist team . This would suit a nurse with a special interest in haematology and apheresis. The haematology CNS team are committed to providing specialised, excellent care and treatment and wish to continue in our drive to further improve the service to our patients. As a specialist nurse the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of specialist care and clinical management of a variety of haematology related disorders including involvement in the apheresis and transplant service.
As a specialist nurse you will need to possess excellent communication skills and show the desire to further enhance their knowledge and skills within this specialised area
This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
For further information please contact John Botfield - Haematology CNS on 01872 253239 or Juliet Rickard - Lead SACT Nurse via email [email protected].
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist nursing advice and psychological support to haematology patients and their families.
The post holder will be an experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to act as a resource, providing advice and education in relation to all aspects of haematological care to health care professionals across all settings.
Be an active member of the RCHT Haematology Transplant Service, facilitating apheresis services.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Practical skills Essential
Able to present information to professional groups Able to identify learning opportunities
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration Holds, or working towards a degree Completion or commitment to undertake relevant extended role scope competencies, such as Bone Marrow Biopsy
Desirable
University qualification in Haematology/Oncology Counselling Skills Training Leadership and Management
Experience Essential
Relevant nursing experience within specialty Post Registration experience
Desirable
Teaching and education experience Audit or research experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)