Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Sponsorship Available

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to work as a member of our established Haematology team at the Wye Valley Trust, Hereford.

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with an interest in haematological and or oncological conditions to join our team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will have an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to contribute to the busy and diverse haematology out-patient services.

You will be supported by an experienced Haematology Nursing Team, Consultant Haematologists and an excellent administration team.

The team is focused on developing services to enhance the delivery of patient care. We have extended our nurse led clinic activity and you will be encouraged to support the team in taking these initiatives further. You would be supported both clinically and in your personal education needs.

The CNS team participates in MDT, in-patient reviews, consultant outpatient clinics, bone marrow biopsies, nurse led clinics and treatment monitoring reviews.

We support other health professionals within the Trust to ensure patients receive a high quality of care by providing specialist advice and education. Shared care pathways exist for patients between our team, primary and tertiary care and you will be a key communicator in co-ordinating treatment delivery and supporting patients and their carers/families.

Main duties of the job

  • To function as a core member of the haematology team (in line with Improving Outcomes Guidance for haematological malignancies).
  • As a member of the haematology CNS team working as a key worker for patients with a malignant or non-malignant haematological condition.
  • To liaise closely with staff in the Macmillan Renton Unit regarding investigations treatment and follow up of this client group.
  • As a member of the haematology CNS team undertake nurse led review of in-patients.
  • Provide level 2 psychological support to Haematology patients and when appropriate, refer patient and organise clinic appointment for patient to have psychological review with Clinical Psychologist
  • Develop and ensure that a variety of modalities of information are available to patients

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Relevant Diploma/Degree

Desirable

  • Recognised advanced communication skills training course

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of people
  • Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
  • Basic computer skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Sufficient experience to have developed an understanding of disease management options and side effects in relation to haematological treatments
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Demonstrate the ability to deliver advanced clinical skills in practice

Desirable

  • Experience of implementing change

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).

Closing Date: 5 November 2026

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