Haematology CNS Band 7
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to support and enhance the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within our Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist service at UHD. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with relevant haematology experience to develop their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and make a real impact on patients living with a haematology condition.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical advice, care coordination, and psychological support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This advert is for a full time permanent position within the Haematology CNS nursing team and will focus on patients with a Lymphoma diagnosis and will work closely with teams on both sites when needed.
You’ll work closely with haematology consultants, other CNS's, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Interview: 30th November
Responsibilities Will Include
- Acting as a key worker for patients across the pathway
- running nurse led clinics where appropriate (band 7)
- providing telephone triage and symptom management advice
- supporting patient receiving systemic anti cancer therapy (SACT)
- coordinating MDT discussions and contributing to treatment planning
- delivering patient education and survivorship support
- leading or participating in audit, service improvement and pathway development
- support clinical trails and research
- Delivering specialist nursing care to patients
- Supporting patients through the diagnostic pathway, treatment regimens, and survivorship or palliative phases
- Leading on patient education, symptom management, and holistic needs assessments
- Acting as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff
- Contributing to service improvement, audit, and the development of care pathways
- Supporting junior staff, student nurses, and the ongoing development of the nursing team
- Line management responsibilities for the current Band 6 within the team
Band 7 applicants will be expected to demonstrate autonomous clinical decision making and leadership skills
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jo Valentine Job title: CNS Lead Email address: jo.valentine@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 019 2545
Madeleine.hardy3@nhs.net
