Specialist Nurse

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

A rare and exciting development opportunity has arisen for an individual to work within the haematology clinical nurse specialist team. This would suit a nurse with a special interest in haematology and stem-cell transplant/apheresis. The haematology CNS team are committed to providing specialised, excellent care and treatment and wish to continue in our drive to further improve the service to our patients. As a specialist nurse within haematology you will develop your role within a variety of clinical settings, including the acute in-patient ward, out-patient department and the Headland Unit which is a specialised day-case unit.
The Haematology team are a dynamic, forward-thinking team, consisting of seven consultants, a specialist registrar and a haemostasis CNS team, all providing care across the inpatient and outpatient setting.
As a specialist nurse you will need to possess excellent communication skills, have an understanding of chronic and malignant haematological conditions and show the desire to further enhance their knowledge and skills within this specialised area
This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
For further information please contact John Botfield Haematology CNS on 01872 253239 or Juliet Rickard Lead SACT Nurse via switchboard
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist nursing advice and psychological support to haematology patients and their families.
The post holder will be an experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to act as a resource, providing advice and education in relation to all aspects of haematological care to health care professionals across all settings whilst working under the supervision of the Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Smoking will not be permitted on any of the sites by staff in Trust uniform and/or wearing a Trust identification badge in any location, in vehicles owned or leased by the Trust or in the homes (including gardens) of any patients visited at home.
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