To support the provision of Level 2b Haematology services ensuring a co‑ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a Haematological diagnosis.
The Haematology Nurse Specialist will be an integral member of the multi‑professional team, providing specialist nursing support for staff, patients and their carers.
Key duties include supporting the implementation of novel SACT regimens, clinical trials, and serving as a key worker for patients with a Haematological malignancy throughout the disease trajectory. The role also involves nurse‑led follow‑up clinics with consultant oversight and close liaison with hospitals treating intensive therapies such as CAR‑T cell therapy, stem cell and bone‑marrow transplantation.
Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Vision, Strategy and Business Development
* To work in conjunction with other members of the specialist multi‑professional team to provide expert clinical care to patients and carers with a diagnosis of a Haematological malignancy.
* To ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge and research‑based practice to all patients requiring specialist haematology care.
* To act as a specialist resource to other members of the multi‑professional team involved in the planning, co‑ordinating and delivery of care to patients with a Haematological malignancy and their carers.
Governance, Quality and Performance
1. To ensure a high standard of care based on the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, identifying priorities and realistic goals involving patients, their carers and the multi‑professional team.
2. To be knowledgeable of the treatment regimens and side effects of treatments related to haematology conditions and adopt a problem‑solving approach in managing the potential complications of treatments.
3. To support the medical team in bone marrow and lumbar puncture investigations; participate in the safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy, providing the ‘nurse checking’ role in accordance with National and Trust Policies.
4. If competent and requested to carry out practical clinic tasks, providing all care and supervision required for blood transfusions and other intravenous treatments to these patients.
5. To provide coordination of care for patients with neutropenia, establishing links with other areas of the Trust involved in their care.
6. To organise workload, ensuring it reflects the core components of the nurse specialist role, allowing time for patient contact, management of the service, education of patients and staff and participation in local and network groups.
7. To be a key worker, working in collaboration with patients, MDT members and other appropriate services to provide access to services and information, promoting continuity along the treatment pathway.
8. To ensure safe administration and storage of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supervise and teach junior staff as required.
9. Assist junior staff in completion and assessment of the UKONS SACT passport.
10. Ensure all relevant investigations are carried out prior to administration of chemotherapy treatment and complete all relevant documentation; coordinate patients’ treatment as a result of pre‑treatment investigations.
11. To co‑ordinate the service for patients, facilitating effective communication within the multi‑professional team to ensure care is delivered as per the agreed care pathway, including liaison with consultants regarding MDT outcomes and planning, attendance and liaison with clinics to ensure timely referral of newly diagnosed patients, fast‑tracking recurrence cases to the relevant specialist team, and establishing a non‑urgent/urgent contact advice service for patients and carers.
12. To support the Lead Haematology Nurse in the provision of protocols and guidelines for the care of haematology patients, ensuring all nursing colleagues are aware of them and can work within their parameters.
13. To receive and provide patients and their families with highly distressing, sensitive and complex information, using developed empathy, reassurance and counselling skills; be in attendance and support patients when given diagnosis or ‘bad news’.
14. To act as a resource person in specific skills/care for patients, carers and other members of the multi‑professional team.
15. To promote professional development by using research evidence‑based practice.
16. To maintain accurate documentation and collation of data as indicated/required by the multi‑professional team.
17. To undertake specific projects as requested by the Nursing Services Manager or MDT Lead Clinician.
18. To establish nurse‑led follow‑up clinics, creating SOPs and MDT processes to ensure safe patient management.
19. Implement patient‑initiated follow‐up (PIFU) into practice alongside the Haematology MDT team.
Communication and Partnership Working
1. To practice as a professional at all times, demonstrating a responsible attitude to promote team working and confidence in all specialties of haematology.
2. To support the Trust nursing strategy as it relates to the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist; be aware of, and adhere to, Trust policies and be conversant with emergency procedures and attend required update sessions.
3. To accept professional responsibility and accountability for managing workload effectively.
4. To work closely with the Nursing Service Manager and MDT Lead Clinician to ensure the service is developed in line with corporate strategy.
5. To develop the Haematology nursing service to reflect up‑to‑date national guidance.
6. To assist with the implementation and evaluation of practice development areas; liaise and arrange training for the implementation of novel treatments when licensed for use.
7. To be actively involved with clinical audit, monitoring of clinical outcomes and use of quality indicators; assist haematology support workers in completing eHNA and implementing care plans.
8. To develop specific information for patients and carers in collaboration with the multi‑professional team; liaise with blood cancer charities, Macmillan and local services.
9. To participate in professional forums representing the Haematology service and attend RM partner meetings and local cancer board as required.
10. To remain flexible to future restructuring and cross‑site working if required to meet patient care needs.
11. To be a visible and approachable resource for patients and staff for clinical and personal issues.
Education and Research
1. To identify educational needs of health professionals caring for patients with haematological cancers and participate in formal and informal education programmes; support the trust in training and assessment of CVADs.
2. To work collaboratively with the research team and support recruitment of patients into clinical trials and subsequent delivery of SACT treatment.
3. To keep updated with developments in nursing and haematology care by regularly reviewing the literature and attending relevant studies, disseminating this information to relevant staff groups.
4. To be aware of the current clinical trials available for haematology patients and/or those at high risk of this condition.
5. To participate in and contribute towards any related research programmes formally agreed within limits of time and funding.
Professional
1. The post holder must at all times follow and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses.
2. To maximise use of available resources to benefit patient care; ensure any changes in clinical practice with resource implications are discussed in advance with the Nursing Service Manager.
3. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with quality initiatives within the area of work.
4. To maintain a dynamic, positive ‘can‑do’ attitude to adapt and evolve the needs of the Haematology service.
5. To undertake regular individual performance reviews with the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, agreeing personal development plans in line with service objectives.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026.
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