Job summary
Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department: Cancer Centre
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 20.11.2026
Full-time 37.5 hours per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated team. This pivotal role involves providing expert clinical care and holistic support to patients diagnosed with a wide spectrum of haematology conditions including both malignant haematological cancers and non-malignant blood disorders.
The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for supporting patients throughout their diagnostic pathway from initial referral, through treatment, and to patients living with an beyond their cancer diagnosis. Leasing with the multidisciplinary team is also essential and therefore the right candidate must possess advanced communication skills. Maintaining accurate patient records, auditing data and ensuring a safe and patient focused service is also something we strive for.
If you are highly motivated, compassionate team member with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, we would like to hear from you.
Interview date: 17.10.2025
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in delivering consistent, safe and effective nursing care across the entire patient pathway. You will support patients from their initial referral and diagnostic assessment through to treatment, follow up and survivorship or palliative care. Your expert knowledge and clinical skills will ensure that patients and their families receive tailored, high-quality care that addresses their physical, emotional, psychological and social needs.
The haematology team work closely with the Macmillan Suite, Oncology / Haematology ward & wide cancer services team. We are a modern and rapidly developing cancer service supported by forward thinking and supportive management & specialist cancer teams. We firmly believe in providing high quality evidence based holistic care and have both won and been nominated for a number of awards. There are opportunities for adoption by Macmillan Cancer Support and you will be afforded personal and professional opportunities in line with your individual needs, the role will be linked to a wider multidisciplinary team and work closely with Macmillan cancer support.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
Professional:
- To maintain own professional development.
Nurse-patient relationship:
- Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ethical, moral and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer.
Management of patient health/clinical:
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Haematology.
Management & professional role:
- Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for Haematology cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
Education:
- To ensure that a learning environment is created and maintained for pre-registration students, qualified staff and support staff. To promote a culture of evidence based practice.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months
Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
Professional:
- To maintain own professional development.
Nurse-patient relationship:
- Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ethical, moral and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer.
Management of patient health/clinical:
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Haematology.
Management & professional role:
- Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for Haematology cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
Education:
- To ensure that a learning environment is created and maintained for pre-registration students, qualified staff and support staff. To promote a culture of evidence based practice.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN with relevant post registration experience.
- Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
- Chemotherapy / haematology course
- ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty
- Experience of managing haematology cancer including inpatient Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy.
- Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous budgetary experience
- Knowledge of clinical trials and their use within a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy setting
- Audit awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of Peer review process
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability in cannulation and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Knowledge relating to pathways and treatment for haematological malignancies
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Management of CVAD's
Personal and people development
Essential
- Maturity / self awareness
- Good team working skills
- Sensitivity based on knowledge
- Enthusiasm / motivation
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and non-verbal skills
- Advanced communication skills to enable high level communication of sensitive/ complex information
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN with relevant post registration experience.
- Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
- Chemotherapy / haematology course
- ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty
- Experience of managing haematology cancer including inpatient Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy.
- Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous budgetary experience
- Knowledge of clinical trials and their use within a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy setting
- Audit awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of Peer review process
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability in cannulation and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Knowledge relating to pathways and treatment for haematological malignancies
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Management of CVAD's
Personal and people development
Essential
- Maturity / self awareness
- Good team working skills
- Sensitivity based on knowledge
- Enthusiasm / motivation
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and non-verbal skills
- Advanced communication skills to enable high level communication of sensitive/ complex information
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
