The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
Due to progression within our existing CNS team, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Haematology CNS team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. A high level of Haematology knowledge and experience will be required and we are happy to support and train the right person for this post. The successful candidates will work with specific patient sub-groups within Haematology and this can be tailored to the skillset of the successful candidate

Set working days can be considered and happy to consider part time working or job share

Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist support for patients receiving treatments within the Haematology speciality. You will be providing key worker support alongside the existing CNS's within these specialities for patients receiving treatments within the Haematology Department. You will need to have excellent clinical skills and standards within the speciality and a wide knowledge of treatments. You will also have a passion for being able to make a difference for patients who are going through a life changing, and in some cases life-limiting diagnosis and treatment. The postholders will be expected to undertake clinical examination and prescribing within this role so if these qualifications are not held currently they will need to be a priority once in post.

Excellent communication skills will be essential in order to provide high quality information to the patient in a way in which they can understand and you will need to be confident in breaking bad news if this is required.

About us
You will become part of a close knit, friendly senior team who rely on, support and encourage each other on a daily basis. We have an excellent working relationship with our wider MDT including consultant team, junior medical and nursing teams, therapies teams, treatment units and inpatient ward.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 223-CNS-841
Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Significant post registration experience within the NHS
• Experience of working as a CNS
• Experience of working at B6 within oncology/haematology area
• Advanced experience and knowledge of haematology treatments, side effects and patient assessment skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policy and guidance

Education and Professional Development
Essential

• NMC registered
• Degree or evidence of working at degree level or willingness to do so
• 998 (equiv) and evidence of supporting others with individual professional development
• Specialist oncology/chemotherapy course or evidence of relevant clinical experience
• Specialist Haematology qualification/module

Desirable

• Experience with service development/improvement
• Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Lucy Price, lucyjean.price@nhs.net, 01743261000

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