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Haematology Cancer Support Nurse
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2342493
Job summary
To support the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Haematology team to deliver excellent, personalised care to Haematology patients whilst developing your own skills and knowledge within the speciality.
Main duties of the job
To support patients in clinics alongside consultants- offering holistic care and support where necessary.
To follow up with patient post clinic to ensure continuity of support.
Managing the telephone enquiries of patients and their carers; prioritising, assessing and escalating as appropriate.
To support the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the preparation of the nurse led clinics liaising with primary care providers to ensure all relevant medical details are available for the clinics.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-F-8207718
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
o Supporting the CNS and managing independently the care of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions working within your scope of practice.
o With supervision provide timely assessment and clear, evidence based clinical management plans for these patients.
o Develop through training and experience, specialist haematology knowledge to underpin evidence-based care.
o To act as a point of contact for patients and their families and facilitate access to specialist nursing care and information.
o Provide telephone support/advice for patients, carers and other health care professionals and liaise with the MDT to ensure high quality appropriate care and management for patients.
o Act as an advocate for the patient and facilitate their involvement in decisions affecting their care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o Supporting the CNS and managing independently the care of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions working within your scope of practice.
o With supervision provide timely assessment and clear, evidence based clinical management plans for these patients.
o Develop through training and experience, specialist haematology knowledge to underpin evidence-based care.
o To act as a point of contact for patients and their families and facilitate access to specialist nursing care and information.
o Provide telephone support/advice for patients, carers and other health care professionals and liaise with the MDT to ensure high quality appropriate care and management for patients.
o Act as an advocate for the patient and facilitate their involvement in decisions affecting their care.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi professional working
- Evidence of autonomous decision making
Desirable
- Background in working with cancer patients
- Background in speciality area
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi professional working
- Evidence of autonomous decision making
Desirable
- Background in working with cancer patients
- Background in speciality area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)