Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

Job summary

Join a prominent team as a Registered Nurse for the Haematology service at Macclesfield. This full-time, fixed-term role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, and engage in your professional development within one of Europe's leading cancer centres.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with RGN Level 1 and relevant nursing degrees.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Leadership experience at least Band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive service and expert care for patients with haematological disorders.
• Clinical leadership in haematology and support to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assess and manage patient therapy-related adverse events.

Skills

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Expert in high quality patient care

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to manage own case load

Education

RGN Level 1

Diploma in Nursing Studies

1st Level Degree

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated Registered Nurse with good communication skills looking for your next opportunity? Are you passionate about delivering high standards of patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team? If you are able to answer yes to these two questions, then you could be the person that we are looking for!

We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team in our Haematology service at the Macclesfield Satellite. This post is post is a fixed-term opportunity for 12 months.

We are a dynamic team of nurses that strive to deliver high standards of specialist care for Haematology. We have a wealth of experience in the team to support you and we will welcome your skills and experience. Your development is also important so there are opportunities for your continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive service for patients with acute and chronic malignant haematological disorders. You will provide expert care, advice and support to patients receiving treatment on in-patient and out-patient basis and to their families and as a resource to other staff.

This roles includes clinical duties, the development and leadership of nurse-led clinics to provide for the needs of the patients and their families. You will also work closely and support the Haematology Consultants and ACP.

You will maintain an up to date knowledge base and will be expected to facilitate the professional development of nurses within the Division.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Details Date posted

02 June 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

413-95798-CNS-MS

Job locations

Haematology Macclesfield - E00909

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.

Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology onclogy and act as a resource to patients and staff.

Assess patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.

Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.

Develop and review patient information.

Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.

Actively participate in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.

Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi- professional disciplinary team and take action if clinically indicated

Independent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice.

Strategic

Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role

Contribute to the collection of quantitive and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.

Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary.

Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.

Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Management Responsibilities

Line management responsibility as agreed of junior staff.

Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.

Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.

Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment

Support the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

Engage patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy development

Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Macclesfield hospital and also within the main site Haematology service.

Provide written evidence of service development and performance.

Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.

Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group

Professional Responsibilities

Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the role

Work within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the Trust

Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a supervisee

Contribute to the development of nurse led care and Non- Medical prescribing within regional and national level.

Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena

Training & Education

Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio

Assist in the additional training needs of staff and participate in their continuing education development

Take responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning development opportunities.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and / or abstracts for haematology conferences

Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.

Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines

Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the community

Promote equality and value diversity

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.

Provide clinical leadership and expertise in haematology onclogy and act as a resource to patients and staff.

Assess patient`s adverse events to therapy to enable appropriate management and symptom control.

Be the key worker for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patients.

Develop and review patient information.

Maintain skills in advanced communication for all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.

Actively participate in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Practice evidence based healthcare and be responsible for developing clinical policies where appropriate.

Accept and make appropriate referrals to multi- professional disciplinary team and take action if clinically indicated

Independent Non-Medical prescribing supports this practice.

Strategic

Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of this role

Contribute to the collection of quantitive and qualitative data, utilizing this data by providing written reports when required which provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.

Actively integrate research, theory and practice by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary.

Participate in the development of trust policy and clinical guidelines within haematology.

Actively participates in multi- professional meetings, acting as the patient advocate and representing nursing views.

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Management Responsibilities

Line management responsibility as agreed of junior staff.

Provide a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which members of the team feel valued and able to achieve their potential.

Actively participate in clinical risk assessments and ensure correct reporting of clinical incidents in accordance with hospital policy.

Supports a culture that facilitates patient centred care and patient empowerment

Support the development and promotion of the specialist nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

Engage patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

Contribute to wider issues in the Trust such as committee membership and policy development

Participate in nursing and clinical developments within the Macclesfield hospital and also within the main site Haematology service.

Provide written evidence of service development and performance.

Maintain accurate clinical records relating to nursing.

Participate in haematology advisory boards and relevant working group

Professional Responsibilities

Participate in a structured orientation programme in order to achieve full competency within the role

Work within professional codes and policies laid down both nationally and by the Trust

Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and where appropriate a supervisee

Contribute to the development of nurse led care and Non- Medical prescribing within regional and national level.

Provide leadership for regional nursing forum in the haematology arena

Training & Education

Undertake continuing professional development to ensure that skills remain optimal and new elements can be added to the skills portfolio

Assist in the additional training needs of staff and participate in their continuing education development

Take responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engage with learning development opportunities.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge by submitting papers for publication and / or abstracts for haematology conferences

Contribute to the identification of service goals and appreciates how these link with performance targets and quality indicators.

Ensure the provision of care is in accordance with The Christie NHS Trust policy and procedures guidelines

Promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer and work in collaboration with allied health professionals in the trust and in the community

Promote equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Diploma in Nursing Studies
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• MSc
• Advanced communication skills course
• Haematology oncology degree/masters module
• Non - medical prescribing qualification
• Leadership / Management qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience at Band 6 level
• Haematology/BMT experience as a clinical nurse specialist
• Leadership experience at minimum band 6
• Experience of working with a multi-professional team

Desirable

• Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of haematology malignancies and non malignancy specific groups
• Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care

Desirable

• Personal professional development
• Professional development of ward and day unit staff

Skills Essential

• Expert in high quality patient care
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Ability to manage own case load with good time management

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Values Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other Essential

• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Recognition of own limitations
• Excellent time management
• Flexible working
• Excellent role model to patients and staff

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Diploma in Nursing Studies
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• MSc
• Advanced communication skills course
• Haematology oncology degree/masters module
• Non - medical prescribing qualification
• Leadership / Management qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience at Band 6 level
• Haematology/BMT experience as a clinical nurse specialist
• Leadership experience at minimum band 6
• Experience of working with a multi-professional team

Desirable

• Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of haematology malignancies and non malignancy specific groups
• Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care

Desirable

• Personal professional development
• Professional development of ward and day unit staff

Skills Essential

• Expert in high quality patient care
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Ability to manage own case load with good time management

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Values Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other Essential

• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Recognition of own limitations
• Excellent time management
• Flexible working
• Excellent role model to patients and staff

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service

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).

Employer details Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Macclesfield - E00909

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Macclesfield - E00909

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

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