Haematology CNS Band 7

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust seeks a proactive Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support lymphoma care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work with haematology consultants, CNSs and AHPs to deliver expert nursing care, triage, education, and survivorship support, while leading service improvements and supporting junior staff.

Autonomous clinical decision-making and a commitment to patient-centred care are essential as we continue to develop and

Qualifications

• Haematology experience required.
• NMC registered nurse desirable.
• Demonstrated lead­ership in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinating MDT discussions and contributing to treatment planning.
• Delivering patient education and survivorship support.
• Leading on audit, service improvement and pathway development.
• Supporting junior staff and student nurses, with line management duties for current Band 6.

Skills

Haematology experience

Job description

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., 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,developingand 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 servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base 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.