Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haem-Onc)

Job summary Job Summary To work as an expert clinical practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service in the specialist area To further develop the Haemato-oncology service (including optimising patient pathways, improving the patient experience, and developing proactive patient support models). To independently manage a caseload of patients/clients To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support To lead the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines To establish clear lines of communication with primary healthcare teams to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community To link with healthcare teams to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community or their healthcare setting Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities To provide and manage an expert specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include: ? Managing a patient caseload ? Ordering diagnostic tests ? Making and receiving referrals ? Admitting and discharging patients for specified conditions and within agreed protocols ? Running clinics ? Prescribing medicines and treatments To accept responsibility for own patient caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made ensuring clear documentation in the patient's record and hand held records To be actively involved in inpatient care, liaising with ward staff to ensure high quality nursing care Where appropriate to lead nurse led out patient services ensuring nurse consultation with all newly diagnosed patients To follow-up patients as appropriate and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment. About us The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability . We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum, including high cost allowance Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 213-Division-A-8241957 Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Bromley BR6 8ND United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Service Management: To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients. To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care. To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level. To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care. To actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the care group and provide support to senior colleagues and the Head of Nursing. To provide information for clients, carers and health professionals about all aspects of specialist care. To contribute positively to the leadership of nursing within the care group acting as an effective role model. To work with the support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required. To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy. To support the Heads of Nursing in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies. To network with the team of clinical nurse specialists within the Trust to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role. To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular active analysis reports. To maintain records and send reports set by various bodies pertaining to the specific speciality. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested. To evaluate the service in terms of clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence and value for money. To ensure the best use of available resources is within the agreed budget to provide a costeffective service. To forge effective links within primary secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication. To ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups. Education and Training To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency as appropriate to the role and level of practice To ensure appropriate information and education literature, including services provided by the Macmillan Information Centre at KCH, is available to help patients, make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management developing and regularly updating literature. To initiate, lead and develop programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to nurses both across the Trust, Nationally and Internationally. To act as a clinical expert and advise on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure they develop their clinical practice. To work with and support ward managers and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to practice are required. To improve treatment and support for patients. To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and primary care sector. To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate ensuring that you are fully conversant with current issues both within the Trust and within the specialist services locally and nationally. To lead on clinical audit, in particular ensuring patient experience surveys are completed and action plans developed. To lead nursing research initiatives and support research activity within individual Divisions and also through collaboration with other agencies. To identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to specialist nursing practice. To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department. To publish and present relevant clinical practice and service developments. PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group. To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality. To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required. To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals. To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty and Trust guidelines and protocols. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence. To be working towards a masters degree General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued Our values at Kings Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another. Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes. Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriate Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. Job description Job responsibilities Service Management: To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients. To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care. To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level. To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care. To actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the care group and provide support to senior colleagues and the Head of Nursing. To provide information for clients, carers and health professionals about all aspects of specialist care. To contribute positively to the leadership of nursing within the care group acting as an effective role model. To work with the support managers and clinical staff to identify areas where changes in practice are required. To introduce measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients. Ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy. To support the Heads of Nursing in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies. To network with the team of clinical nurse specialists within the Trust to evaluate, develop and promote the specialist-nursing role. To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to provide regular active analysis reports. To maintain records and send reports set by various bodies pertaining to the specific speciality. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested. To evaluate the service in terms of clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence and value for money. To ensure the best use of available resources is within the agreed budget to provide a costeffective service. To forge effective links within primary secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication. To ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups. Education and Training To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency as appropriate to the role and level of practice To ensure appropriate information and education literature, including services provided by the Macmillan Information Centre at KCH, is available to help patients, make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management developing and regularly updating literature. To initiate, lead and develop programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to nurses both across the Trust, Nationally and Internationally. To act as a clinical expert and advise on educational opportunities that will facilitate the development and support of their specialist knowledge and skills to ensure they develop their clinical practice. To work with and support ward managers and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to practice are required. To improve treatment and support for patients. To actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and primary care sector. To attend meetings and conferences as appropriate ensuring that you are fully conversant with current issues both within the Trust and within the specialist services locally and nationally. To lead on clinical audit, in particular ensuring patient experience surveys are completed and action plans developed. To lead nursing research initiatives and support research activity within individual Divisions and also through collaboration with other agencies. To identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to specialist nursing practice. To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department. To publish and present relevant clinical practice and service developments. PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group. To keep up to date with current literature and research in nursing and the speciality. To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements, attending mandatory study sessions as required. To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals. To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist Faculty and Trust guidelines and protocols. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence. To be working towards a masters degree General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued Our values at Kings Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another. Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes. Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriate Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. Person Specification Essential Essential NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Master) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area. Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake Relevant post-registration qualifications (communication/psychological care/cancelling /speciality care/cancer care/SACT) Relevant, current and demonstrable experience in the speciality area Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in delivering patient-centred care Excellent communication/counselling skills Strong leadership skills Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding. Desirable To have proven experience in service development Experience in running research and audit programmes Project management skills Person Specification Essential Essential NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree/Master) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area. Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake Relevant post-registration qualifications (communication/psychological care/cancelling /speciality care/cancer care/SACT) Relevant, current and demonstrable experience in the speciality area Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in delivering patient-centred care Excellent communication/counselling skills Strong leadership skills Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding. Desirable To have proven experience in service development Experience in running research and audit programmes Project management skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).