Job summary
We seek an expert haematology nurse with strong clinical, communication and leadership abilities to join the Myeloma CNS Team on a fixed term basis to cover extended maternity leave (starting mid-January 2026 working 30 hours per week for approximately 18 months). You will be caring for adult patients with multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and other plasma cell disorders.
The myeloma CNS sits within the myeloma CNS sub-team and the post-holder will be expected to work across the wider haematology CNS team. The myeloma CNS delivers a safety critical key worker service.
Offering crucial support to the team are Macmillan Cancer Support Workers, PAs, data managers and MDT co-ordinators. There is a dedicated haematology telephone line for patients to call for all queries, which is run by a team of administrators and protects the CNS from excessive administrative work.
The haematology CNS team is part of the cancer nursing service and we are fortunate to be able to support university based and in house educational pathways. You will be supported to access clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
The myeloma CNS is an advanced practitioner who is the key worker for patients on complex treatment pathways. You will counsel patients with a new diagnosis or at disease progression, ensuring access to services, explaining treatment options, assessing suitability for therapies and information needs. You will oversee the pathway from diagnosis through multiple lines of therapy: co-ordinating work-up, treatments and monitoring response. You are the first point of contact for unwell outpatients and patients needing support, intervening to prevent deterioration and co-ordinating hospital admissions.
We have a large population of patients receiving shared care. You will provide advice and direction to other health care staff and work closely with shared and primary care providers.
The CNS delivers level 2 psychological skills necessary to respond to the many forms and kinds of psychological distress experienced by people with cancer. You will lead on the assessment of holistic needs and written information provision.
You will maintain up to date knowledge of clinical trials programmes and work collaboratively with research nurses and CTPs to support patients on research studies. The CNS is a specialist educational resource and helps facilitate the professional development of nurses within the division, as well as presenting work at national and international meetings.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey 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 To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey 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 To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Level 1 or Level 15
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics or equivalen
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme
- Undertaking Masters level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experence including haemato-oncology
- Experience in senior nursing role (Band 6 upwards or relevant experience)
- Strong leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in a CNS role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of haemato-oncology
- Understanding of myeloma and other plasma cell disorders and management of patients
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading service improvement projects from inception through delivery
- Presented at UK or international meetings
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates experience and ability to educate others
Desirable
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion act and knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Level 1 or Level 15
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics or equivalen
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Leadership development programme
- Undertaking Masters level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experence including haemato-oncology
- Experience in senior nursing role (Band 6 upwards or relevant experience)
- Strong leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in a CNS role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of haemato-oncology
- Understanding of myeloma and other plasma cell disorders and management of patients
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading service improvement projects from inception through delivery
- Presented at UK or international meetings
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates experience and ability to educate others
Desirable
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion act and knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital/Cancer Services
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
