Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7 (30 hours a week)
The closing date is 11 May 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Haematology nurse to join us as a Myeloma CNS. The post-holder will work alongside the existing Haematology CNS and CSW team to deliver holistic care to patients diagnosed with Myeloma, from diagnosis to end of treatment or end of life. The post-holder will either hold or be required to complete Non‑Medical Prescribing and an accredited Health assessment qualification within a defined time and will deliver nurse led clinics.
Applicants will be a confident, proactive and compassionate Band 6 or Band 7 nurse with strong haemato‑oncology experience and excellent communication skills. They should have a strong understanding of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment and associated toxicities, be able to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and demonstrate advanced clinical decision‑making.
The successful applicant will be supported by the wider Haematology Specialist Nurse team, a group of 6 nurses working alongside 3 Cancer Support Workers who are all passionate about providing excellent support and care to our patients.
Contract details: 30 hours across 4 days (must include Weds‑Friday).
Main duties of the job
* Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload and providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation of clinical practice.
* Assess individuals’ care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of patients within the clinical environment and outpatient setting.
* Undertake extended clinical skills and/or procedures to meet the needs of the individual service, e.g. non‑medical prescribing and clinical procedures (bone marrow biopsies, etc.).
* Identify and assess patients’ physical, social and psychological needs to support the development of comprehensive holistic needs assessment and personalised care and support plans.
* Utilise Advanced Communications Skills and Psychological Support Level 2 training in listening and information‑processing to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and carers daily.
* Respond to individuals’ complex needs and concerns.
* Make judgements surrounding complex health concerns or situations which require analysis, interpretation and a range of care options to enable the initiation of nursing care interventions.
* Undertake nurse led clinics, ensuring patients have appropriate support and information (verbal and written) as well as an opportunity to discuss questions or concerns.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* Current NMC registration.
* Extensive post‑registration experience, largely within haemato‑oncology.
* Relevant post‑registration study at degree or masters level in Haemato‑oncology.
* Completed Advanced Communication and Level 2 psychology training.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution for patients suffering life‑threatening illness and those who may be imminently dying.
* Completed Level 7 Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Module and be a Non‑Medical Prescriber (or be required to successfully complete both within 18 months of employment).
* Enhanced level of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills and willingness to undertake additional specialist training as required (e.g. bone marrow biopsies).
Contact: Joanna Stokes (Lead Nurse/ANP) – jo.stokes@nhs.net – 0300 422 5278. It is highly recommended that you contact Joanna Stokes to discuss the role and potential personal development.
Person Specification
* NMC registered Nurse.
* Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification and experience or agreement to complete within 16 months of appointment.
* Significant experience as a CNS or NS.
* Recognised teaching qualification or experience.
* Recognised physical assessment module at level 7 or agreement to complete within 8 months of appointment.
* Advanced Communication Skills training.
* Level 2 psychology training.
* Quality Improvement training/undergone project.
* Experience of managing change.
* Leadership and management experience.
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.
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Clinical Haematology)
Salary
£49 387 to £56 515 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time).
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time (30 hours a week)
Reference number
318‑26‑T0278
Job location
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Clinical Haematology)
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