Haematology CNS Lead Nurse — Band 7

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to support and enhance patient-centred care within the Haematology CNS service. The role focuses on lymphoma patients and involves leadership across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with consultants, CNSs, and allied health professionals.

The post is full-time and permanent, with interview on 30 November.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an adult nurse with the NMC.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to haematology.
• Degree in nursing studies.
• Advanced communication skills and psychological skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key worker for patients across the pathway.
• Running nurse-led clinics (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 clinical trials and research.
• Delivering specialist nursing care to patients.
• Supporting patients through diagnostic, treatment and survivorship/palliative phases.
• Leading on patient education, symptom management and holistic needs assessments.

Skills

Haematology experience

Case management

Communication skills

Psychological skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Pressure management

Quality improvement

Education

Degree in nursing studies

NMC registration (adult)

Masters level study or in progress

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to support and enhance patient-centred care within the Haematology CNS service. The role focuses on lymphoma patients and involves leadership across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with consultants, CNSs, and allied health professionals.

The post is full-time and permanent, with interview on 30 November.