Specialist Nurse (Haematology) in Barnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED FRI 14 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Haematology team to support the Clinical team and patients whilst covering Maternity leave.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse to join the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists in providing person centred care for all of our patients.

Communication skills is a must as you will engage and work closely with other Nurses, Clinical Matron, Clinical Medical teams and Secretary, Ward and Outpatient Staff and more..

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This is a Fixed term Maternity cover role.

To work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Medical teams to provide expert advice and support for speciality patients with Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

To develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies.

To support the implementation of the Living With and Beyond Cancer agenda and stratified pathways of care.

Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/improve the service.

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Mel Bowyer, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner on or call . Pippa White Haematology CNS on or

This is a fixed term contract for until 21/07/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.