Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site HRI / CRH Town Huddersfield / Halifax Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/03/2026
Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
* As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, contribute to further development of the Haematology Service throughout the integrated Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
* Working together with other members of the multidisciplinary team, provide a specialist nursing service encompassing specialist care, advice, support and information to haematology patients, their carers and other health professionals within the trust
* Empower and enable other professionals to meet the needs of haematology patients and their families.
* Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to the management of haematology patients
* To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
* Work within the integrated Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust to develop further the Haematology Service
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialist advice, information and support for the users of the service, through diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals across the Trust involved in the management of haematology patients.
* Act as a keyworker supporting patients through the haematology pathway including diagnosis, care planning, follow‑up and discharge / end of life care planning.
* Identify patients physical, social and psychological needs and refer to appropriate agencies as required.
* Provide advice, information and support to all haematology patients and their families in the community by providing telephone advice when needed. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, build upon established links with primary care to develop comprehensive, integrated care pathways for haematology patients.
* Liaise with tertiary cancer centre in co‑ordinating patient care, e.g. arranging stem cell harvest, pre‑autograft / allograft investigations.
* To be/become a non‑medical prescriber.
* To be able/become an authoriser of blood products.
Working for our organisation
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, contribute to further development of the Haematology Service throughout the integrated Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
* Working together with other members of the multidisciplinary team, provide a specialist nursing service encompassing specialist care, advice, support and information to haematology patients, their carers and other health professionals within the trust
* Empower and enable other professionals to meet the needs of haematology patients and their families.
* Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to the management of haematology patients
* To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* Registered General Nurse
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Experience of working in the specialty of oncology and/or haematology
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Evidence of recent education in relevant field
* Evidence of maintaining high level skills in assessment and management of haematological patient care.
* Knowledge of nursing conditions and treatments
* Knowledge of nursing conditions and treatments
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Self‑motivation and the ability to influence others
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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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.
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