Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lymphoma
A very rare and Exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology CNS Team. The CNS Team work very closely with Haematology Consultants to provide care of Haematology patients on both Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospital sites.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for leading and developing the Lymphoma team.
The post involves the CNS taking on responsibility as "The Cancer Key Worker" undertaking regular Holistic Needs Assessment and referring the patients onto other agencies as appropriate in order to provide comprehensive seamless care throughout the patients' cancer trajectory.
Main duties of the job
Provide person centred care to a caseload of haematology patients - the caseload will be made up of Lymphoma patients.
The role encompasses taking a lead role in ensuring robust cross cover exists across the hospital sites providing cover when necessary to ensure a continuous and autonomous nursing service exists.
To contribute to the operational and strategic development of Lymphoma service and will be responsible for maintaining professional standards across the speciality ensuring timely intervention and high quality patient care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
£50,129 to £57,365 a yearper annum pro rata
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with NMC
Experience
* Significant experience in haematology nursing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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