Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Wirral; Upton; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6) on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Wirral site in Upton.

The CNS will support patients and families from diagnosis through treatment, using advanced communication and psychological assessment to relieve distress, provide education, and collaborate with the MDT to improve the

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current UK registration.
• Advanced communication skills and psychological assessment abilities.
• Experience in cancer care and MDT working required.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in performance management of cancer targets to ensure prompt diagnostics and treatment.
• Be a core member of the MDT, supporting the patient pathway and reducing delays in diagnosis.
• Participate in multi-professional meetings, advocate for patients, and promote person-centred care.
• Support implementation of national cancer strategy and Holistic Needs Assessments.
• Record data for audit and research; contribute to Macmillan service reviews.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Nurse Prescribing

Clinical diagnostics

Teaching/ Presentation Skills

IT Literate

Macmillan knowledge

Education

Registered General Nurse

Recognised Teaching qualification

Nurse Prescribing

Job description

Main area Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (coverning maternity leave) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Job ref 408-26-452-B

Site Wirral University Teaching Hospital Town Upton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey.

Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward
referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate.

Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality.

Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.

Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent.

Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the cancer pathway to improve the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Is actively involved in the performance management of cancer targets to ensure patients have prompt access to diagnostics and cancer treatments.
• Acts as a core member of the MDT ensuring the patient pathway is managed as effectively as possible preventing un-necessary delays in diagnosis.
• Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views
• Working with the MDT is instrumental in supporting the implementation of the National cancer strategy at a local level including Holistic Needs Assessments
• Supports the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.
• Promotes the philosophy of person-centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer, embedding patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues the CNS will promote compliance with Quality Surveillance Programme (QSP) measures including annual report and operational policy
• Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research and provides Macmillan with an Annual Report demonstrating the evidence.
• Participates in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement.
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist opportunity available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience &Training

• Registered General Nurse
• Recognised Teaching qualification
• Advanced communication skills
• Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
• Clinical diagnostics
• Nurse Prescribing

Knowledge & Skills

• 2 Years Minimum Experience within cancer/speciality
• Experience of MDT working
• Evidence of continued professional development
• IT Literate
• Teaching/ Presentation Skills
• Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
• Teaching Experience
• Experience of audit/ research
• Previous CNS Experience
• Experience of working with Somerset
• Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
• Knowledge of the Quality Surveillance Programme

Personal Attributes

• Empathic
• Ability to motivate self and others

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel across sites
• Ability to Influence change

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.