Haematology-Oncology CNS: Lead & Educator

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haemato-oncology. The post provides specialist advice to patients and carers, supports the consultant team, and leads nurse-led services across the care pathway.

Based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre with a clinic at Aintree, the role emphasises education, MDT participation, audit and research, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical skills and excellent communication, leadership and education abilities.
• Background in cancer nursing with haemato-oncology experience essential.
• Degree in healthcare related subject; evidence of Masters level learning.
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subject.
• Leadership experiences and psychological skills training desirable.
• MSc Clinical Examination and research qualification beneficial.
• Experience of multi-professional working and policy writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of patient-focused education and self-management resources.
• Attend case conferences, SRGs and MDTs as required.
• Actively participate in multi-professional meetings and advocate for patients.
• Commit to lifelong learning through supervision, appraisal and mandatory training.
• Support the consultant team and deliver nurse-led haemato-oncology services.

Education

Degree in healthcare related subject

Masters level learning

Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care

Advanced communications skills training

Leadership experience

Experience in teaching

Experience of audit and research

Job description

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haemato-oncology. The post provides specialist advice to patients and carers, supports the consultant team, and leads nurse-led services across the care pathway.

Based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre with a clinic at Aintree, the role emphasises education, MDT participation, audit and research, and ongoing professional development.