Haematology Specialist Nurse

An 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 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 the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of specialist care and clinical management of a variety of haematology related disorders including involvement in the apheresis and transplant service.

As a specialist nurse you will need to possess excellent communication skills 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., 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.

Be an active member of the RCHT Haematology Transplant Service, facilitating apheresis services.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 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 £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

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.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

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. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.