Job overview

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will demonstrate a high level of practice in both direct patient care and in the ability to plan and develop services to support cancer care. Through the key skills of leadership, innovation and clinical expertise the CNS will facilitate and deliver patient centred care, which is efficient and effective. The CNS is a core member within the multidisciplinary team (MDT). They will work collaboratively with clinicians and service managers to promote, develop, review and redesign services that are responsive to patient’s needs in line with national and local objectives. The CNS is an autonomous practitioner and has the freedom to act to influence patient care and service provision and will predominantly working within the haematology nursing team managing a caseload of both patients with malignant haematological issues and will lead on the blood disorder service alongside the wider team. The post has the potential for progression to a band 8a depending on experience and development of the service. 

Main duties of the job

Managing case load of patients with known blood disorders, care planning and working alongside the lead clinician to develop the service. The post holder will also have a caseload of patient with malignant haematological issues and will cross cover the wider haematology nursing team. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.