Job Description

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 9 month fixed term or secondment opportunity and will be cross site working and will have shifts at both Bournemouth and Poole when needed.



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



Delivering specialist nursing care to patients with malignant and non-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



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



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