This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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/Haematology 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, individualized care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi‑professional team, in line with local and national protocols.
As Haematology CNS 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.
To co‑coordinate 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.
To 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
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
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
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