Clinical Nurse Specialist - Blood and Marrow Transplant
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
The successful candidate would work as part of a multi-disciplinary blood and bone marrow transplant team to provide a local and regional service to the transplant population and be based in UHW Haematology Day Unit.
They would be responsible for coordinating the care of transplant and Aplastic Anaemia patients attending Haematology Day Unit as their key worker liaising with the patient, families and their local hospitals.
They will need to be a point of contact for patients and their families, supporting decision making, communicating between various stakeholders and ensuring a smooth path post transplant.
The successful applicant would be responsible for organizing care including Bone Marrow Aspirations, day unit appointment and be a point of contact.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver high quality and efficient day patient care for BMT patients
* To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using a holistic and individualised approach, based on the principles of best practice and clinical effectiveness
* To provide continued support to patients throughout their journey through the day case setting, ensuring that their care is delivered in a timely and efficient manner
* To work with the ANP/Lead nurse and BMT Consultant lead to develop and update documentation against an agreed criterion maintaining a governance framework around practice.
* To provide patients with information, education and psychological support throughout the course of their disease and treatment
* The post holder will be required to work clinically in the outpatient setting
* The successful candidate will be required to enhance their clinical role by training in practical procedures such as cannulation/venepuncture/chemotherapy/care of central lines and factor concentrate administration. (This list is not exhaustive and may change to meet service needs)
* The post holder would be expected to undertake bone marrow aspiration (BMA) procedures after training and give DLI (Donor Lymphocyte Infusions)
* The applicant would be expected to cross cover other team CNSs in work up clinic
* To maintain up to date nursing records and care plans
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 8 months until 6/09/2025 due to maternity cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of CPD
* Educated to Degree level
Experience
* Relevant post-registration experience in the same speciality and with related post-registration qualifications
* Previous experience of working in a variety of settings
Skills
* Evidence of up to date knowledge and expertise in relevant speciality
* Teaching and assessing skills
Specialist Knowledge
* Competent in administration of parental chemotherapy
* Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
Personal Qualities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (MDT)
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
* Able to work flexibly to meet needs of client group
* Good counselling skills
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
£37,898 to £45,637 a year pro rata
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