General Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 06 May 2026
We are seeking to appoint a creative clinical nurse specialist to play an essential role in our non-malignant haematology service. For this exciting opportunity we are looking for an experienced registered nurse to work as part of a supportive and committed multi-professional team.
As part of a Specialist Haemoglobinopathies team and national center for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) you will have plenty of opportunity to develop and expand the role. We are a fast developing service, participating in clinical trials, initiating new treatments and providing holistic care for our specialised group of patients. Some knowledge of sickle cell, ITP and TTP is desirable
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students.
Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
* Applied for a Graduate visa
* Successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
* Or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6 May 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 18 May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, please approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Teaching qualification.
* Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
* Advanced clinical assessment
* Research Module.
* Masters Degree
Experience
* Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills.
* Accept personal accountability for own practice.
* Experience of formal/informal teaching.
* Experience of initiating change
Knowledge
* Understanding of evidence-based practice.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this
Skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
* Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs.
* Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
* Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead developments in practice.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
* Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills.
* Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
* Advanced communication skills.
* Venepuncture
* IV administration
* Apheresis/ infusion experience/ skills
* Research skills and knowledge
Additional Requirements
* To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
* Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust.
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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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