Medical Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Do you have the clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to make a real difference for people living with bleeding disorders? Initially we are seeking a knowledgeable, and patient‑focused Haemophilia Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Cambridge University Hospitals' Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre. The successful candidate may go on to have opportunities to work in other areas of non‑malignant haematology to broaden their expertise.
You'll play a central role in delivering specialist nursing care, education, and support to adults and children with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Working closely with consultants, physiotherapists, pharmacists and laboratory teams, you'll provide expert clinical advice, coordinate care, and empower patients and families to self‑manage their condition where appropriate.
We are looking for an adult NMC registered nurse, with significant post‑registration experience. You'll have excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Experience in bleeding disorders is desirable with some CPD in this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
* Be the first point of contact for patients needing support or clinical advice.
* Administer intravenous and subcutaneous treatments, monitoring response and participating in devising treatment plans.
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinics as well as nurse‑led telephone clinics.
* Perform phlebotomy including specialist blood tests where required, and support patients to learn to self‑administer their intravenous or subcutaneous medications.
* Advocate for patients when receiving care from other specialist teams ensuring effective documentation and dissemination of information.
* Work in partnership with patients and families to initiate effective prophylaxis and facilitate optimal independence and self‑management.
* Liaise with a variety of professionals to ensure all surgical or invasive procedures for patients with bleeding disorders are effectively coordinated, treatment administered as required, and monitoring bloods obtained. Provide education to ward staff and support patient journey throughout.
* Provide formal and informal education to patients and staff.
* Contribute to MDT meetings, team formulation meetings, and educational or complex case discussions.
* Work collaboratively with all members of the team to identify new ways of working that ensure high quality of care is delivered.
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.
Immigration and preference
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 applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
* 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 Pertonham who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
Interview Dates and closing
This vacancy will close at midnight on 14 January 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 22 January 2026.
Benefits to you
* Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site through our Good Work programme.
* Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
* Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
* 24/7 hot food available 24/7 on CUH campus at a reduced cost for colleagues.
* First of our staff pod break spaces located in the Deakin Centre with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
* Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
* We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake.
* Post‑registration qualification in speciality or willingness to undertake.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Teaching qualification.
* Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake.
* Research Module.
* Master's Degree.
* Non‑medical prescribing.
* Advanced clinical assessment.
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.
* Understanding 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 judgement skills.
* Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly.
* Advanced communication skills.
* Venepuncture.
* IV administration.
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.
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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