Job summary
A rare and exciting development opportunity has arisen for an individual to work within the haematology clinical nurse specialist team. The haematology clinical nurse specialists are committed to consistently providing specialised, excellent care and treatment and wish to continue in our drive to further improve the service to our patients.
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.
We are looking for individuals who have gained knowledge and experience appropriate to caring for patients with chronic and malignant haematological conditions and show the desire to further enhance their knowledge and skills within this specialised area.
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.
You will need to have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Applicants will be expected to have advanced clinical skills and the ability and confidence to manage a complex caseload.
This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
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
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
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
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
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
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
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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
Desirable
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
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
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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