Haematology CNS Band 6 - Lymphoma/PSFU

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to support and enhance the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within our specialist Haematology service at UHD. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with relevant experience to develop their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and make a real impact on patients living with complex haematological conditions.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology, you will act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical advice, care coordination, and psychological support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This advert is for a permanent post within our established haematology CNS teams and will be cross site working and with shifts at both Bournemouth and Poole when needed. It's main focus will be Lymphoma and the continuation of Personalised Stratified Follow Up (PSFU).

PSFU is the provision of a remote monitoring service for patients to monitor their haematological malignancy rather than attend hospital, and helps to improve patient experience as well as generate outpatient capacity and reduce waiting times. This is a nurse led service, guided by a clinically approved protocol and Lymphoma PSFU pathway document.

You will work closely with haematology consultants, CNS's, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering specialist nursing care to patients with malignant haematological disorders
• Supporting patients through the diagnostic pathway, treatment regimens, and survivorship or palliative phases
• Leading on patient education, symptom management, and holistic needs assessments
• Acting as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff
• Contributing to service improvement, audit, and the development of care pathways
• Supporting junior staff, student nurses, and the ongoing development of the nursing team

You’ll work closely with haematology consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for haematology patients.
• Act as a keyworker and care coordinator for a defined patient caseload.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics and telephone follow-up where appropriate.
• Monitor treatment-related toxicities and escalate as required.
• Support patients and families with complex information, symptom management, and psychosocial needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of haematological conditions, treatment protocols, and clinical trials.
• Ensure safe and effective discharge planning in collaboration with other teams

For in depth detail please see attached job description

Applicant requirements

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.