The CNS/CMS post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.

Patient Caseload

Haematology/ Oncology/Radiotherapy patients over 16 years of age

The concepts are:

• Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
• Service user/client Advocacy
• Education and Training
• Audit and Research
• Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice)

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Haematology Oncology) will provide a non ED direct access route for Haematology/Oncology/Radiotherapy patients who are experiencing a disease or treatment related complication.  The appointee will be responsible for acting as a point of contact for patients in the out-patient setting, providing a telephone triage hotline service using a validated assessment tool (UKONS), undertaking detailed patient assessments and actively participate in planning and performing unscheduled review of patients presenting unwell to the oncology/haematology day units with disease/ treatment related side effects. 

The appointee will provide increased access to specialised cancer nursing care for patients on active treatment to enhance patient safety and minimise risks.  The appointee will work within the acute haematology and oncology service as part of the multidisciplinary team, forging relationships especially with (not exclusively) ED, acute medical assessment units and CIT/ community services and continue to develop the role in line with evidence based practice and NCCP guidance.  

Informal Enquiries

Ms. Nicola Harten

CNS Haematology

Nichola.harten@hse.ie

Ph: 1-64652299 or 01-646500 bleep 190

Ms. Eileen Daly

ADON Ambulatory  Medicine Directorate

Eileen.daly1@hse.ie

Ph: 0871180175

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered

And

Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Register for which theapplication is being made or be entitled to be so registered

OR

In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives

AND

Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant)

AND

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of Haematology / Oncology

AND

Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).

Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of acute  haematology / oncology care with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council or Nursing and Midwifery 4^th ed (2008). Insert prior to application* (See **Note 1 below)

AND

Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area

AND

Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice

**Note 1: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above),this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026.

AND

 Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Annual Registration

• Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for the role

And

• Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)

See Relevant Attachement:

Job Spec - CNS Haematology and Oncology Service