Clinical Nurse Specialist for Haematology
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The Haematology team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about nursing and has solid experience to support malignant and some non‑malignant haematology conditions. The post holder will work with five haematologists, CNS and cancer support worker colleagues. Possessing strong communication skills to support our shared patients with the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre and other tertiary centres, additionally providing advice and guidance to primary health providers.
Applicants will have the ability to work autonomously and should have a flexible approach. Counselling patients with new diagnosis or progression is a pivotal role, onwards coordinating work‑up and monitoring treatment response. This role oversees the first point of contact for all Haematology on‑treatment patients, needing support and intervention to prevent deterioration and coordination of hospital admissions. This post will require you to demonstrate confidence in emergency and non‑emergency care with strong leadership skills, experience in SACT & nurse‑led clinics, and role‑modeling to junior staff.
1. Full‑time role based at Ashford Hospital, with travel to St Peters for inpatient reviews.
2. Develop and deliver expert clinical and managerial nursing within the cancer services team.
3. Provide specialist support and care to patients admitted with complications of their cancer treatment.
4. Work autonomously to support patients with a haematological malignancy, facilitating necessary investigations and providing clinical engagement and support for patients receiving SACT.
5. Deliver HNA and treatment summary clinics for all patients.
6. Serve as a resource within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information.
7. Contribute to clinical governance for haematology patients.
8. Support the development of the Band 6 CNS.
9. Deliver care in line with National and Alliance guidance and requirements.
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