About this role
Job summary
The Haematology team is expanding and seeks a motivated, compassionate individual committed to delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have strong clinical experience in managing malignant and selected non-malignant haematology conditions, alongside excellent communication skills to support shared care with the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre and other tertiary providers.This role requires confident autonomous practice, sound clinical judgement, and flexibility. You will support patients at key stages of their pathway, including delivering sensitive counselling at diagnosis or disease progression, coordinating diagnostic investigations, and monitoring treatment response.As the first point of contact for patients receiving treatment, you will lead timely assessment, proactive intervention, and coordinate admissions when required. The role demands experience in both acute and routine care, SACT delivery, and nurse-led clinics, with responsibilities for leadership, role modelling, and supporting junior staff.Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 6 nurses ready to develop into a Band 7 role within a highly skilled cancer services team.
Main duties of the job
To promote high standards of specialist care for patients with a haematological malignancy, ensuring a quality experience. To provide specialist support and care to patients admitted with complications of their cancer treatment. To work autonomously to support patients with a haematological malignancy, facilitating necessary investigations and providing clinical engagement and support for patients receiving SACT. Deliver HNA and treatment summary clinics for all patients. To be a resource both within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information. With the Lead Cancer Nurse contribute to clinical governance within the trust for haematology patients. To deliver care in line with National and Alliance guidance and requirements
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients complex health needs. Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within the specialist area Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise. Attend MDT and consultant ward rounds. Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level Post-basic qualification in haematology SACT certification NMC Registration
Desirable
Advanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards Level 2 Psychological Training
Experience Essential
Relevant experience at senior Band 6 or above level in Haematology nursing. Evidence of advanced communications skills Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable
Previous Band 7 experience
Knowledge Essential
Advanced knowledge of Haematological malignancies and SACT. Knowledge of cancer performance and standards
Desirable
Awareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey Awareness of PSFU for Haematological malignancies
Skills Essential
Effective communication with all service users and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support is not compromised Ability to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service.
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ashford & St Peter's Foundation Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)