Haematology CNS Band 7

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospitals Dorset in Poole is seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology) Band 7 to join the Haematology CNS service at Poole Hospital. This full-time, permanent post offers the chance to advance clinical expertise, leadership and patient‑centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work closely with haematology consultants, MDT colleagues and pharmacies to deliver evidence‑based care for lymphoma patients, lead nurse‑led clinics, support education and

Formación

• Current registration as an adult nurse with the NMC.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to haematology.
• Evidence of a degree in nursing studies.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a key worker for patients across the pathway.
• Run nurse-led clinics where appropriate (Band 7).
• Provide telephone triage and symptom management advice.
• Coordinate MDT discussions and contribute to treatment planning.
• Deliver patient education and survivorship support.
• Lead on audits, service improvement and pathway development.
• Support clinical trials and research.
• Deliver specialist nursing care to patients.
• Support patients through diagnostic pathways, treatments and survivorship or palliative phases.
• Lead patient education and holistic needs assessments.

Conocimientos

Advanced communication skills

Psychological skills

MDT working

Clinical decision making

Educación

NMC registered nurse (Adult)

Degree in Nursing Studies

Ongoing professional development in haematology

Descripción del empleo

Main area Haematology CNS Band 7 Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (monday-friday) Job ref 153-SP07059

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Poole Hospital NHS Trust Town poole Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/11/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

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.

Interview: 30th November

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and 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 service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be 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.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Significant post registration experience in haematology
• Experience managing a complex caseload
• evidence of service development or audit involvement
• Not essential for role but would consider non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• masters level study or working towards

For in depth detail please see attached job description

Person specification

Qualifications

• current registration as a registered (adult) nurse with the NMC
• evidence of ongoing professional development related to haematology
• evidence of a degree in nursing studies
• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills

Experience

• post reg experience in acute or specialist care particularly haematology
• experience of working at a senior level
• experience of MDT working
• experience with SACt treatments

Skills

• knowledge of haematology malignancies and their management
• excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills
• ability to work under pressure
• proactive and adaptable
• evidence of quality improvement projects

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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.