Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Myeloma plasma cell disorders in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-motivated nurse with strong clinical, leadership skills and expertise to join the Myeloma and plasma cell disorders nursing team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a full-time basis. This will provide an excellent opportunity to focus your advanced nursing skills on direct patient care and service development.

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of patients' care who are undergoing treatment for myeloma and plasma cell disorders. Within the team, there is a wide breadth of experience and there will be a need to cross-cover within the team to ensure a safe service. The role is a specialist educational resource, and the post holder will be expected to facilitate the professional development of junior nurses in the department.

All the clinical specialist nurses in haematology are actively involved in the Macmillan Cancer Centre (MCC), which houses clinic, daycare, ambulatory care and diagnostic cancer services. The haematology CNS team is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH and we provide professional development, both in-job and through postgraduate pathways. You will have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences.

In return, we are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong nursing background, including substantial haematology experience and having completed or working towards a postgraduate qualification. This role provides the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills and to work within the myeloma and plasma cell team’s development going forward.

This post involves care for all haematology patients with a Myeloma or plasma cell diagnosis from diagnosis to all points on their treatment pathway. In conjunction with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will be responsible for all aspects of their care as designated below. The team is responsible for liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team, providing care for patients and support for next of kin. There may also be some coordination of autologous bone marrow transplants CNS team.

The post holder will manage and coordinate clinical follow-up programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will act as a key worker for patients and require a sound knowledge of the potential medical and psychological needs of the patient.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff.