A Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist post in the haematology team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, covering both malignant and non-malignant conditions. The role gives specialist, evidence-based care across the hospital and the wider Trust area, with physical and emotional support, care coordination and advice on diagnosis. Post-holders travel to community hospitals for clinics, may work weekends or from home, and the post can be developmental. Applicants need current RGN registration and at least four years' post-registration experience.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist, evidence-based care to haematology patients in the hospital and across the Trust area
- Give patients physical and emotional support
- Coordinate patients' care services
- Inform and advise patients on clinical and practical issues linked to their diagnosis
- Act as a key worker, promoting patients' health and wellbeing
- Travel to community hospitals to run clinics and liaise with colleagues
- Develop competencies within the departmental competency framework
- Take an active role in continuing professional development
- Work weekends or from home where required to meet future service needs
Qualifications
- Degree-level education
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a first level (RGN) nurse
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of the haematology service and patient pathway
Nice to have
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Psychological support training at level 2
- Relevant post-registration qualification in oncology haematology
- Independent prescriber, or willingness to undertake NMP training
- Counselling qualification
- Advanced communication skills
- Evidenced knowledge and use of ACCEND
What’s offered
- Extensive staff wellbeing programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
