Leukaemia Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job overview
We seek 1 expert haematology nurses with strong clinical, communication and leadership abilities to join the Leukaemia CNS team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leaves (Proposed start date of the post is 26th of January 2026). You will be caring for adult patients with acute and chronic leukaemia, bone marrow failure disorders and myeloproliferative neoplasms.
The Leukaemia CNS sits within the leukaemia CNS sub-team and the post-holder will be expected to work across the wider haematology CNS team. The leukaemia CNS delivers a safety critical key worker service. This is a specialist centre for teenage and young adult cancers and the team cares for patients aged 20+.
Offering crucial support to the team are Macmillan Cancer Support Workers, PAs, data managers and MDT co-ordinators. There is a dedicated haematology telephone line for patients to call for all queries, which is run by a team of administrators and protects the CNS from excessive administrative work.
The haematology CNS team is part of the cancer nursing service and we are fortunate to be able to support university based and in house educational pathways. You will be supported to access clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
The leukaemia CNS is an advanced practitioner who is the key worker for patients on complex treatment pathways. You will counsel patients with a new diagnosis or at disease progression, ensuring access to services, explaining treatment options, assessing suitability for therapies and information needs.You will oversee the pathway from diagnosis through to treatment end, co-ordinating work-up, treatments and monitoring response. You are the first point of contact for unwell outpatients and patients needing support, intervening to prevent deterioration and co-ordinating hospital admissions.
We have a large population of patients receiving shared care. You will provide advice and direction to other health care staff and work closely with shared and primary care providers.
The CNS delivers level 2 psychological skills necessary to respond to the many forms and kinds of psychological distress experienced by people with cancer. You will lead on the assessment of holistic needs and written information provision..
You will maintain up to date knowledge of clinical trials programmes and work collaboratively with research nurses and CTPs to support patients on research studies. The CNS is a specialist educational resource and helps facilitate the professional development of nurses within the division, as well as presenting work at national and international meetings.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The case load includes in-patients and out-patients and supports wards, clinics, ambulatory care, supportive day care and chemotherapy day care. In addition to working in multi-professional clinics there are several nurse-led clinics. You be involved in developing new services including PIFU, running patient support groups, evaluating the service and organising educational meetings.
The post-holder works under the line management of the lead clinical nurse specialist and will be expected to cross cover CNS staff both within the leukaemia sub-specialty and other haematology specialties.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*- UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse NMC Level 1 or Level 15
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics or equivalen
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme
- Undertaking Masters level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial post registration experence including haemato-oncology
- Experience in senior nursing role (Band 6 upwards or relevant experience)
- Strong leadership skills
- Previous experience in a CNS role
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Extensive knowledge of haemato-oncology
- Understanding of leukaemia and sub-specialities and management of patients
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
- Experience of leading service improvement projects from inception through delivery
- Presented at UK or international meetings
Communication
Essential criteria- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates experience and ability to educate others
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion act and knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
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