About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in our Cancer Business Unit within our Haematology department as a Clinical Nurse Specialist supporting our Lymphoma patient pathway
You will be joining an established team of dynamic CNS's . You will be part of a team that deliver specialist nursing whilst maintaining and developing a quality service. You will act as the patient's advocate maintaining privacy and dignity, and provide advice and support to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of highquality care.
This role will also provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.
Main duties of the job
Substantial nursing experience in Haematology or/and oncology nursing at band 6/7 is preferable. Any practical skills like non medical prescribing, bone marrow biopsies and blood transfusion prescribing would be preferred. You will need to be flexible, reliable and patient focused. You will work closely with the consultant team in delivering patient centred care.
There might be a requirement to work between both Derby and Burton sites, however theses posts are predominately RDH (Royal Derby Hospital) based.
The Cancer Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for our patients and relatives.
Why don't you come and see what we do. A visit and conversation with the Haematology and Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialists is encouraged.
Closing date of advert: 20th May 2026
Interview date: 3rd June 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
Current NMC registration Degree in Nursing and specialised courses according to specialty
Desirable
Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience Haematology or Cancer Specialty Course Non Medical Prescribing Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinical Skill
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable experience at a Band 6 level within NHS Significant demonstrable and recent experience of working within Haematology Services Demonstrable evidence of involvement in supporting Medical Team with complex patients Demonstrable evidence of independent working in managing Clinics and/or evidence of transferrable skills onto a Band 7 CNS post
Desirable
Experience in teaching or supporting learners Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality
Skills and Ability Essential
To be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risks and to take appropriate action To be able to demonstrate the ability to manage the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising. Manage safe/ safer staffing
Desirable
Work across division during unit cover and deputising for matron
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Derby and Burton sites
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)