About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Haematology team are a dynamic, forward-thinking team, consisting of seven consultants, a specialist registrar, a haemostasis CNS team, and a transplant co-ordination team, all providing care across the inpatient and outpatient setting.
The Band 7 Transplant/Haematology CNS will in conjunction with the clinical Lead and peripheral transplant units be responsible for ensuring that the service meets and maintains the requirements specified by the HTA and JACIE
Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with local and national protocols.
As Haematology CNS you will need to understand complex haematological conditions, possess excellent communication skills and have an understanding of both local and national guidance relevant to the speciality, including an awareness and exposure to research.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the Transplant Team and Multidisciplinary Team at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS Trust and the wider Peninsula Transplant team
To co-ordinate procedures within the Apheresis Service; peripheral blood stem collection (PBSC), ensuring expertise and a high standard of care and efficient patient pathwaysAct as a professional role model and expert, leading and co-ordinating Apheresis education and practice development in Apheresis procedures.
To be proficient in cannulation and venepuncture including with the use of ultrasound guided cannulation.
Acting as a source of advice the post holder will provide a clinical role for Haematology patients within Cornwall under the guidance of the Clinical Matron for Cancer Services and in partnership with the Clinical lead.
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. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
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.
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.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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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
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration Educated to degree level or equivalent Non-medical Prescribing or Commitment to Undertake
Desirable
Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification Managerial experience/leading a team Educated to Masters Level or Equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience within haematology Teaching and education experience Previous experience in Apheresis/Transplant
Desirable
Apheresis Trained
Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Ability to manage change Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
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)