Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist – Lymphoma
Closing date: 13 April 2026.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Lymphoma. The role supports patients from diagnosis through to end of treatment or end of life, working closely with the Haematology CNS team and other multidisciplinary partners.
Key responsibilities
* Act as a key worker for patients diagnosed with Lymphoma
* Provide holistic support throughout patient pathway, from diagnosis to end of treatment or end of life
* Provide expert specialist advice to patients and their families
* Manage own caseload and run nurse‑led clinics
* Contribute to audit activity, service development, pathway improvement and nursing education within Lymphoma
* Meet new patients at diagnosis and provide verbal and written information on the disease and treatment, including CNS contact details
* Ensure patients are booked for treatment or investigations in a timely manner (e.g., SACT, bone marrow biopsy, blood tests, inpatient admissions)
* Ensure patients understand treatment toxicities and know when to seek advice
* Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments to provide personalised support throughout treatment and at its conclusion
* Support consultant‑led clinics, ensuring patients have access to CNS during or after appointments to discuss concerns and provide further information
* Review patients on inpatient wards and in the Centre for Clinical Haematology Day Unit to ensure ongoing CNS support
* Provide telephone support to patients
* Liaise with the Bone Marrow Transplant team for patients proceeding to transplant to ensure a smooth handover of care
* Refer to other teams and agencies as appropriate (e.g., psychology, financial support)
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
* Post‑registration CPD / qualification in Haematology supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent (FHEQ Level 6 / 7)
* Recognised mentorship course
* Health Assessment course
* Non‑Medical Prescriber (or willingness to undertake)
Experience
* Evidence and ability to re‑validate as required by the NMC
* Significant years post‑registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 6 or above in Haematology
* Competent in SACT administration
* Extensive experience working autonomously at a specialist level
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/competence
* Demonstrated expert knowledge supported by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
* Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes, teaching, assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
* Working in a multi‑disciplinary and cross‑agency environment
* Experience of patient service‑user advocacy role
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care, providing advice and information to patients, relatives and care staff
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to cancer
* Understanding and experience of the principles of Safeguarding
* Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
* Experience delivering change management personally and as facilitator
* Experience in service development and awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional criteria
* Ability to balance clinical caseload, communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals and manage complex and sensitive issues with persuasive and empathetic skills
* Manage and prioritise workload, supervise and appraise junior staff
* Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to scope of practice
* Work under pressure across competing priorities
* Undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement/governance
* Compile reports and documents for internal/external communicationApply evidence‑based practice to service and policy development
* Adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude, articulate communication and motivational skills
* Flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
* Work varied shift pattern where required, act on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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