Haematology CNS Band 6 - Lymphoma/PSFU
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a dynamic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology, focusing on Lymphoma and Personalised Stratified Follow Up (PSFU) within the specialist Haematology service at University Hospitals Dorset. You will provide expert clinical advice, care coordination, and psychological support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves delivering specialist nursing care, supporting patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways, and leading on patient education and symptom management. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Key responsibilities
- Delivering specialist nursing care to patients with 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
Essential criteria
- current registration as a registered (adult) nurse with the NMC
- evidence of ongoing professional development related to haematology
- evidence of a degree in nursing studies
- post reg experience in acute or specialist care
- experience of working at a senior level
- experience of MDT working
- experience within haematology
- knowledge of haematology malignancies and their management
- excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills
- ability to work under pressure
- proactive and adaptable
Desirable criteria
- advanced communication skills
- psychological skills
- teaching/mentorship qualification
- experience with SACt treatments
- evidence of quality improvement projects
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Haematology CNS Band 6 - Lymphoma/PSFU
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
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 permanent post within our established haematology CNS teams and will be cross site working and with shifts at both Bournemouth and Poole when needed. It's main focus will be Lymphoma and the continuation of Personalised Stratified Follow Up (PSFU).
PSFU is the provision of a remote monitoring service for patients to monitor their haematological malignancy rather than attend hospital, and helps to improve patient experience as well as generate outpatient capacity and reduce waiting times. This is a nurse led service, guided by a clinically approved protocol and Lymphoma PSFU pathway document.
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