Clinical Nurse Specialist - Graft Versus Host Disease

Job summary

The successful candidate would work as part of a multi-disciplinary blood and bone marrow transplant team to provide a local and regional service to the transplant population with Acute/Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD).

They would be responsible for co-ordination of day unit / clinic based post transplant care, completion of clinical skills tasks such as spirometry.

They will need to be the key worker for patients and their families, supporting decision making, communicating between various stakeholders and ensuring a smooth path whilst undergoing treatment for GVHD.

The post holder will be expected to collect data about their role, Quality of Life data such as PROMS and PREMS plus other outcome measures.

Training will be given for new skills.

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

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality and efficient haematology day centre / GVHD clinic and inpatient care for GVHD patients and their families
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using a holistic and individualized approach, based on the principles of best practice and clinical effectiveness
• To liaise closely with the AHP team and co-ordinate care as recommended
• To provide continued support to patients throughout their GVHD treatment journey through the day patient 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 outpatient setting
• 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 applicant would be expected to cross cover other team CNSs and take part in the nurse led late effects clinic
• To maintain up to date nursing records and care plans
• Link to clinical trials team

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.