Paediatric Leukaemia Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the department of Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (HOB) to expand our CNS service. We are looking for both a full time and part-time Band 7 Leukaemia Clinical Nurse Specialists., The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and across the community. The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout their care pathway.

The post holder will utilize skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. S/he will provide advice, support and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout care pathway

S/he will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.

The post holder will engage and lead discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings, people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

We would welcome applications from enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate nurses with a proven track record of good organisational skills and the ability to demonstrate exceptional clinical leadership. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills are essential and have extensive experience and knowledge within the field of Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young