Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
- Experience
Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience
Experience of audit and service development
- Experience
Experience of leadership
- Education/ Qualifications
NMC registration and a degree in related subject
- Education/ Qualifications
Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7 (Cancer and/or Haematology)
- Education/ Qualifications
Recognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Excellent communication skills
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Proven ability to recognise and analyse complex situations
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Independent and autonomous practitioner
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Proactive, self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Research experience and publication
- Education/ Qualifications
Leadership and Management course(s)
- Education/ Qualifications
MSc in related speciality
- Education/ Qualifications
Advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning qualification
- Education/ Qualifications
Quality improvement training
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Ability to plan strategically and clinically influence and advise clinicians and senior manager within the Trust and external bodies/organisations
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Demonstrates previous experience with performance, capability and absence management in line with Trust policies
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse with a background in Haematology to join the Haematology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Lead Haematology Nurse will provide expert clinical and professional leadership, promoting high standards of care and ensuring patients receive safe, effective and person-centred support throughout their cancer journey.
Working closely with the Haematology consultant team and multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support the delivery of care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring patients receive seamless care and support throughout their treatment pathway. Applicants should have substantial Haematology experience, ideally as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Nurse Practitioner, with evidence of advanced clinical expertise and leadership.
The successful candidate will play a key role in service development, driving improvements in clinical practice, patient experience and outcomes. They will lead innovation across the service, support the delivery of national cancer priorities, and ensure patients receive holistic, high-quality care throughout treatment, recovery and follow-up.
Main duties of the job
Please also read the full Job Description attached.
Provide clinical and professional leadership for the Haematology service.
Deliver expert, evidence-based care for patients with haematological conditions.
Manage a specialist caseload, working autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients.
Support patients and carers to make informed decisions throughout their care journey.
Prescribe and manage treatments in line with Trust policies and best practice.
Lead service improvement, innovation and the development of clinical standards.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
Contribute to education, governance and quality improvement activities across the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Lead Haematology Nurse will provide clinical and professional leadership to the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the Haematology service. Working closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support the management of patients with complex haematological conditions throughout their treatment pathway.
The role will lead service development, promote best practice, support workforce development, and drive quality improvement initiatives. As a senior clinical leader, the post holder will act as a key resource for the CNS team and wider healthcare professionals, using their specialist expertise to improve patient outcomes, experience and the overall quality of care.
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.
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This advert is for Lead Haematology Specialist Nurse with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, England; Bedford, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Cross site (Luton and Bedford). The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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