SLIGO0715 Clinical Nurse Specialist Haematology in Sligo
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 29 Sept 2026
About the Role
Sligo University Hospital provides high-quality healthcare to the people of Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan. SUH provides Acute Inpatient, Outpatient, and Day Services as well as Regional Specialty Services in Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose and Throat Services. SUH has a Medical Academy with NUI Galway which includes clinical rotations/education for medical students from NUI Galway on Sligo University Hospital Campus.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology) will provide a non ED direct access route for Haematology 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.
Requirements
Skills and attributes: Haematology, acute care, acute hospital.
The CNS 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. 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)
Details
Location: Sligo, Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
Closing date: 29 Sept 2026 11:00 AM
How to Apply
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology) role?
- The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology) will provide a non-ED direct access route for Haematology patients, act as a point of contact for out-patient settings, provide a telephone triage hotline service, undertake detailed patient assessments, and actively participate in planning and performing unscheduled reviews of patients presenting unwell to the oncology/haematology day units.
- What are the core concepts of the role as outlined by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008?
- The core concepts are: Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care), Service user/client Advocacy, Education and Training, Audit and Research, and Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice).
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €62,699–€79,227 per year