Haematology Transplant/Apheresis CNS in Truro

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/Apheresis 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 the Band 7 working within the Haematology team, 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.
• Co-ordinate procedures within the Apheresis Service; peripheral blood stem collection (PBSC), ensuring expertise and a high standard of care and efficient patient pathways.
• Act as a professional role model and expert, leading and co-ordinating Apheresis education and practice development in Apheresis procedures.
• 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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle.

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Non-medical Prescribing or Commitment to Undertake
• Managerial experience/leading a team
• Educated to Masters Level or Equivalent

Experience

• Experience within haematology
• Teaching and education experience
• Previous experience in Apheresis/Transplant
• Apheresis Trained

Practical and Intellectual Skills

• 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

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.