Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Torquay

As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence-based care to Haematology patients in the hospital and within the area covered by Torbay and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT). You will be required to travel to community hospitals, for clinics to see patients and liaise with colleagues. Dependent on the applicant this post is a developmental post in the specialty area of Haematology nursing. You will develop competencies within the specialty area working within the departmental competency framework, taking an active role in continuing professional development. Weekend working and home working may be required to provide a service model that meets future requirements.

The Haematology (Malignant/Non-Malignant) CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the Haematology team in TSDFT. The Haematology CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in haematology care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.

Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,000 people. Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust's commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey. As a Cancer team we are a vibrant and inclusive service within the organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. As a Cancer team we treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. The trust has an extensive wellbeing programme for staff which is designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Job responsibilities: Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

• Qualifications and Knowledge
• Essential
• First level RGN registration
• Educated to Degree level
• Post Registration experience
• Ability to demonstrate flexible working patterns and be able to respond to the needs of the service
• Organisational skills
• Aware of the Haematology service/Cancer agenda and targets
• Desirable
• Mentor/Teaching qualification
• Psychological support training at level 2
• Relevant to role post registration qualifications in oncology
• Independent prescriber
• Willing to undertake Non-medical prescriber (NMP) training
• Counselling qualification

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.