Clinical Nurse Specialist - Bone Marrow Transplant

Job summary

The successful candidate would work as part of a multi-disciplinary bone marrow transplant team to provide a local and regional service to the transplant population. They will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and implementing appropriate care accordingly. The post holder would offer holistic support to all BMT patients predominantly in the Haematology day unit and outpatient environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality and efficient outpatient care for BMT patients
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using a holistic and individualised approach, based on the principles of best practice and clinical effectiveness
• To provide continued support to patients throughout their journey through the outpatient setting, ensuring that their care is delivered in a timely and efficient manner
• To work with the ANP/Senior/Lead nurse and BMT Consultant lead to develop and update documentation against an agreed criterion maintaining a governance framework around practice.
• To provide patients with information, education and psychological support throughout the course of their disease and treatment
• The post holder will be required to work clinically in the haematology day unit
• The successful candidate will be required to enhance their clinical role by training in practical procedures such as cannulation/venepuncture/chemotherapy/care of central lines and factor concentrate administration. (This list is not exhaustive and may change to meet service meets)
• The post holder would be expected to undertake bone marrow aspiration (BMA) procedures
• The post holder would be expected to be competent in the insertion of vascular access devices (PICC's and power glides are examples)
• To maintain up to date nursing records and care plans

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.