Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate registered nurse who has an interest in haematology and strives to deliver excellent patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join us as a Haematology Nurse Specialist with a focus on caring for patients with Myeloma or those undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant. The post-holder will work alongside the existing Myeloma and Transplant Haematology CNS' and CSW team to deliver holistic care to patients diagnosed with Myeloma, from diagnosis to end of treatment or end of life.
Applicants will be confident, proactive and compassionate Band 5 or Band 6 nurse with haemato-oncology experience and excellent communication skills. They must have a strong understanding of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment and associated toxicities. The postholder will be responsible for working collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals and agencies, providing specialist advice and support, to ensure the delivery of high quality and efficient services to meet the cancer priorities of the organisation and the national cancer agenda. and demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making.
Additional working pattern details: Across 4 days- Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday and Friday
The proposed interview date is: 29th July
Main duties of the job
Includes;
Provide appropriate support and nurse specialist input to agreed standards throughout the diagnostic process, at diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway
The postholder will assess individuals’ care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of patients within the clinical environment and outpatient setting.
Identify and assess patients’ physical, social and psychological needs to support the development of holistic needs assessment and personalised care and support plans.
Provide on-going advice and support to enable patients to make informed decisions about their management and care
Support the delivery of all personalised cancer care key metrics as per national recommendations.
Provide advice, support and symptom management for patients and carers within the scope of expected practice aligned with the ACCEND framework for enhanced level of practice. Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and carers within clinical competence.
To 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 extended clinical skills and/or procedures to meet the needs of the individual service e.g. clinical procedures as required by the service (Bone Marrow biopsies, etc.)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached. For any queries please contact Yasmin Woodward Mills
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Has completed accredited chemotherapy course
- Experience post registration at band 5 level or above within relevant specialty
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective MDT
- Remains calm and diplomatic under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Masters level study
- Completed Advanced Communication Course
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
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This advert is for Haematology Nurse Specialist, Band 6 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 (pa, pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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