Job Description

The closing date is 3rd Jun 2025

Job summary

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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, tasks & skills required

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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

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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.

Job description

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See attached job description - this post will provide a recognisable Macmillan experience by ensuring that people living with cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan professional and know the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan, navigating and coordinating where necessary.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Professional registration with relevant professional body


Recognised teaching qualification


Relevant specialist course


Advanced Communication training




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Experience

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Essential

Significant experience in a specialist area


Awareness of development of policies and protocols


Teaching and developing of staff


Proven experience developing Protocols / pathways for specialist area


Participation in research and audit and appraisal of evidence


Managing change


Involvement in service and practice development




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Manage own caseload effectively, prioritising clinical workload and always maintaining patient safety and well-being


Leadership of team/junior colleagues


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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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

caren attree


caren.attree@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823344205


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 7


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Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2575


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT