Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is advertising a Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist. The post offers progression within the CNS team, with tailoring of duties to the successful candidate's Haematology sub-specialties.

Set working days are flexible, and part-time or job-share arrangements may be considered. You will provide specialist support for patients receiving treatments within Haematology, acting as a key worker alongside the existing CNS team.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration NHS experience.
• Experience as a CNS in Haematology.
• Advanced knowledge of haematology treatments and side effects.
• Experience with policy development and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for Haematology patients and act as key worker.
• Deliver high-quality information to patients and break bad news if required.
• Undertake clinical examination and prescribing within the role.
• Collaborate with MDT including consultants, nursing teams and therapies teams.

Skills

NHS experience

CNS experience

Haematology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered

Degree level education

Specialist oncology/chemotherapy course

CPD / professional development

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Due to progression within our existing CNS team, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Haematology CNS team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. A high level of Haematology knowledge and experience will be required and we are happy to support and train the right person for this post. The successful candidates will work with specific patient sub-groups within Haematology and this can be tailored to the skillset of the successful candidate

Set working days can be considered and happy to consider part time working or job share

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist support for patients receiving treatments within the Haematology speciality. You will be providing key worker support alongside the existing CNS's within these specialities for patients receiving treatments within the Haematology Department. You will need to have excellent clinical skills and standards within the speciality and a wide knowledge of treatments. You will also have a passion for being able to make a difference for patients who are going through a life changing, and in some cases life-limiting diagnosis and treatment. The postholders will be expected to undertake clinical examination and prescribing within this role so if these qualifications are not held currently they will need to be a priority once in post.

Excellent communication skills will be essential in order to provide high quality information to the patient in a way in which they can understand and you will need to be confident in breaking bad news if this is required.

About us

You will become part of a close knit, friendly senior team who rely on, support and encourage each other on a daily basis. We have an excellent working relationship with our wider MDT including consultant team, junior medical and nursing teams, therapies teams, treatment units and inpatient ward.

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Experience and knowledge

• Significant post registration experience within the NHS
• Experience of working as a CNS
• Experience of working at B6 within oncology/haematology area
• Advanced experience and knowledge of haematology treatments, side effects and patient assessment skills
• Knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policy and guidance

Education and Professional Development

• NMC registered
• Degree or evidence of working at degree level or willingness to do so
• 998 (equiv) and evidence of supporting others with individual professional development
• Specialist oncology/chemotherapy course or evidence of relevant clinical experience
• Experience with service development/improvement
• Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum/pro rota