Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

The position of Lymphoma Cancer Nurse Specialist exists to meet the needs of patients with lymphoma, ensuring they are placed at the centre of care delivery. Providing specialist nursing advice as clinical expert to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients, relatives and carers within this haematology speciality, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will lead the lymphoma nursing workforce, developing and co-ordinating the service, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, audit and education.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within Somerset 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 utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education, and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. They will provide advice, support and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout care pathway

They 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

The ability to work autonomously within the codes of practice and guidelines whilst being accountable for own professional actions

This is a cross county role, with expectation of travel between both acute hospital sites

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.