Clinical Nurse Specialist Haematology Services

NHS; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a qualified specialist nurse in Haematology/Oncology to provide expert patient care and support. The role involves leadership within multidisciplinary teams, a commitment to patient involvement in care, and the provision of a comprehensive quality service. Candidates must have significant nursing experience, a relevant degree, and specialized qualifications in cancer care.

Benefits

Leadership and Improvement Training

Access to continuous professional development courses

Qualifications

• NMC level 1 registration required.
• Clinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake needed.
• Evidence of ability to work at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia, MPN/MDS.
• Managing a caseload of patients to ensure expert nursing advice.
• Conducting specialist Haematology clinics and supporting the Consultant Haematologist.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Expert knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing

Education

Degree

Specialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competency

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be a qualified nurse with an extensive nursing experience within the field of Hameaolotgy/Cancer nursing. They will have a record of career long learning and education and they will require highly developed leadership, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with other organisations, professionals and specialties and refer on appropriately e.g. surgical and oncology colleagues, specialist palliative care, primary care and social services.

As the key worker the post holder will plan a systematic approach to assessing the management of patient care in consultation with the MDTs and other organisations to address the individual needs of and involving patients and their carer's in disease management, whilst encouraging patient participation in care and service development

The role of the specialist Nurse is multifaceted incorporating such key functions as policy and standards development, education, research, and professional development. The ultimate aim is the provision of a cost effective, efficient quality service that meets the needs of the patient caseload/client group.

Main duties of the job

Caring for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia, MPN/MDS. At times there will be an expectation to also provide care, advice and support to those with non cancerous haematology problems such as iron deficiency anaemia and ITP.

o To provide senior clinical support and provide expert nursing advice for all staff caring for patients.o The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and work to ensure patients receive expert nursing advice and careo Conduct specialist Haematology clinics and where required support the Consultant Haematologist in specific clinics

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions

Your Leadership Impact

Leading your Team to Success

Leading Into the Future

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-JCSM-7029537

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• oNMC level 1 registration
• oDegree
• oSpecialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competent
• oTeaching Qualification
• oAdvanced communications skills course or willing to undertake
• oClinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake
• oEvidence of ability to work at a senior level.
• oVenepuncture

Desirable

• Counselling course or certificate
• Teaching Certificate
• Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential

• oExpert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing
• oNMP or working towards

Desirable

• Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology management and care of complex treatments.
• Haematology and/or Oncology Nursing experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential

• oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession

EXPERIENCE Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience
• oSubstantial experience which should be at a senior grade within a Haematology/Oncology setting
• oExperience in managing change
• oCurrent teaching experience
• oExperience of implementing protocols and guidelines
• oUnderstanding and experience of service improvement
• oExperience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oEvidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate
• oExperience in supporting and managing Haematology/Oncology patients

Desirable

• Experience of developing protocols and guidelines
• Experience of working towards Quality Measures
• Experience of working in the haematology or oncology areas

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• oNMC level 1 registration
• oDegree
• oSpecialist qualification in cancer care/Chemotherapy competent
• oTeaching Qualification
• oAdvanced communications skills course or willing to undertake
• oClinical Skills qualification or willingness to undertake
• oEvidence of ability to work at a senior level.
• oVenepuncture

Desirable

• Counselling course or certificate
• Teaching Certificate
• Masters degree or willingness to study to Masters level

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential

• oExpert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology nursing
• oNMP or working towards

Desirable

• Expert level of knowledge of Haematology/Oncology management and care of complex treatments.
• Haematology and/or Oncology Nursing experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential

• oDemonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession

EXPERIENCE Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience
• oSubstantial experience which should be at a senior grade within a Haematology/Oncology setting
• oExperience in managing change
• oCurrent teaching experience
• oExperience of implementing protocols and guidelines
• oUnderstanding and experience of service improvement
• oExperience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oEvidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate
• oExperience in supporting and managing Haematology/Oncology patients

Desirable

• Experience of developing protocols and guidelines
• Experience of working towards Quality Measures
• Experience of working in the haematology or oncology areas

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)