Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Haematology CNS

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity join or Haematology Team. This Band 7 CNS post will provide support to the new and existing Heamato- oncology patients and well as oversight for some non malignant haematological disorders. You will work collaboratively with the Haematology consultants, the day unit team and your colleagues at our Chelsea site and across the cancer team as a whole. You will join as join as we transition to a new purpose built chemotherapy day unit opening in autumn 2026

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with Haematology/cancer patients and the treatments they receive. Previous experience as a CNS or Associate CNS will be advantageous.

To be considered for interview applicants should read the person specification and ensure evidence is provided in the application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play an on-going role in the development of the service for patients with Haematological malignancies and where relevant non-malignant haematological problems. The post holder will be the key professional involved in supporting and counselling a caseload of patients and their families through the entire cancer journey and specifically around the time of the cancer diagnosis and cancer specific treatments. The post holder will also participate in the education of all disciplines of staff working with this patient group and act as an expert resource to other professionals involved in the care of these patients. The post holder will work to ensure that cancer specific guidelines are adhered to and Department of Health standards are maintained.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Haematology MDT.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pr annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Haematology CNS WM

Job locations

West Middlesex

Twickenham road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure provision of chemotherapy for haemato-oncology patients as well as other day ward based treatments such as venesection and central venous access devices management. There is an expectation that the post-holder will spend time working clinically in the day unit.

2. Have oversight of chemocare for Haematology patients to ensure timely scheduling.

3. Act as a Specialty Advisor giving evidence based advice to all staff in matters relating to the care of patients with haematological disease.

4. Lead the nurse management of patients with acute/chronic haemato-oncology disease.

5. Act as key worker for patients with haematological disease.

6. Provide evidence based information and advice for patients and their carers on all aspects of acute and chronic haematological disease.

7. Co-ordination of the patient pathway and a core member of the multidisciplinary team.

8. Promote effective communication with nursing team, patients, relatives and other health care professionals.

9. Due to the clinical nature of the role close collaboration with the Cancer Services Pharmacist Team is essential.

10. Support the AOS service

11. To provide expert nursing advice to patients with Haematological malignancies and their families throughout the course of their illness from diagnosis, assessing their needs and providing information as required.

12. To liaise with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the care and support of individual patients including GPs.

13. To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals

14. Where appropriate hold a nurse led clinic including the development of written protocols based on national standards

15. To offer advice and support on pain and symptom control liaising with the Specialist palliative care team, and make appropriate referrals to the chronic pain service.

16. To assess individual patients psychosocial and spiritual needs and refer for appropriate counselling or to other agencies

17. To help co-ordinate weekly multi-professional meetings for Haematology cancer patients to achieve high standards of MDT working .

Responsible for implementing the prersonailsed care program for Haematology patients including completing of HNAs assisting with health and well-being events and treatment summaries where appropriate

Education / leadership

1. To promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.

2. To participate in and organise study days/education programmes to raise awareness of the holistic needs of patients.

3. To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.

4. To ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff

5. To participate in the Trusts ongoing educational programmes.

6. To evaluate the need for patient support groups within the Trust.

7. Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to cancer ensuring patients, their families and carers are informed of the availability of existing support services.

Research/Audit/ Quality

1. To utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

2. To participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.

3. To identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.

4. To regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.

5. To attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Management

1. To liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.

2. To ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for patients.

3. To act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.

Personal development

1. To maintain own expert level of competence.

2. To participate in Annual review with the Clinical Nurse Lead

3. To critically reflect on own performance through clinical supervision, coaching or mentoring.

4. To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust Guidelines.

5. To continue own personal development through the pursuit of relevant professional and academic study.

6. Participate in Annual job planning

7. Prepare for NMC revalidation

Collaboration/ Consultancy

1. To work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multidisciplinary team recognising the unique contribution of other disciplines and appropriately referring.

2. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support on referrals.

3. To act as a resource within the Trust and to participate in Trust-wide professional groups as appropriate.

4. To represent the Trust locally and nationally.

5. To work in a collaborative manner with local primary care teams.

6. To provide specialist advice and support related to the purchasing and commissioning of resources/services.

7. To act in an advisory/ collaborative role with senior management in issues relation to the specialty.

8. To act as a specialist resource for the management of patient