Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology Tameside - E00816
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 413-98984-CNS-AK
- Employer
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Haematology Tameside - E00816
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Haematology CNS
Band 7
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse, with at least 4 years relevant experience to join the Christie @ Tameside Haematology Service. The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families and will co-ordinate patient care and act as a `key worker` for a nurse led patient service. As the haematology CNS service develops flexible working within the wider haematology service may be required. The post holder will be working in conjunction with the Lead Haematology CNS /Clinical Operation Manager
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing support in haematology clinics, and Holistic Needs Assessment
Provide nurse led clinics, including bone marrow biopsy clinic.
Work with the haematology nursing team and be a `key worker` for patients and their families.
The management of complex treatment pathways.
Flexible working within the wider team.
Expert resource for patients, colleagues and co-ordinate care across the trust.
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Provide evidence based individualized patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs, through electronic holistic needs assessment.
2) Participate in the clinical management of patients and formulate clinical management plans as per medical instruction and patient agreement.
3) Act as a `Keyworker` for a clinical case load and facilitate the co-ordination of patient care.
4) Support the haematology team to assess patient`s information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs, ensuring the focus is on the promotion of health as well as illness.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- RGN Level 1
- Diploma in Nursing Studies
- 1st Level Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership / Management qualification
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced communication skills course
- Haematology oncology degree/masters’ module
- Non – medical prescribing qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Haematology experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working with a multi-professional team
Desirable criteria
- Competent in bone marrow biopsy procedure
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of haematology disease specific groups
- Clinical features, complex treatment pathways and management of symptoms, palliative care
Desirable criteria
- Personal professional development
- Professional development of ward and day unit staff
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Expert in high quality patient care
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.
- Ability to manage own case load with good time management
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT skills
- Excellent presentation skills Application Form
VALUES
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Recognition of own limitations
- Excellent time management
- Flexible working
- Excellent role model to patients and staff
Desirable criteria
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne Marie Kelly
- Job title
- Lead Haematology Clinical Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07927785743
- Additional information
-
0161 922 5200
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