Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Haematology Acute Ambulatory Service

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist post in Oncology Haematology CNS Acute Oncology Haematology (AOHS) ambulatory care is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, utilising research, and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice and work in partnership with the MDT’s to enhance professional standards of care across the various specialities. They will educate and support patients and their family through the different treatment modality’s used in cancer treatment. They will assist and support patients and staff in the ambulatory oncology haematology.

The post holder in conjunction with current the nursing team in the ambulatory care will provide clinical expertise, specialist advice, assist in educational programmes and assist in developing an appropriate hospital wide communication strategy with regards to cancer treatment and supportive care, promoting Quality, Safety, safeguarding Competent & Compassionate Staff and enhancing the Patient Experience through positive collaborative engagements at ward/unit, directorate and across the wider healthcare.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

Informal enquiries:

Tracey Fitzpatrick <TraceyFitzpatrick@mater.ie> Directorate Nurse Manager

Sandra Flynn <sflynn@mater.ie> Clinical Nurse Manager 3