Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Job summary

We require a motivated and dedicated nurse to work within the malignant Haematology Specialist Nursing team at Harrogate District hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are focused on delivering the best possible personalised care to patients with a range of malignant Haematological conditions.

We have a passionate multidisciplinary team who work closely with the tertiary centre. The Nursing service undertake nurse led clinics and are committed to advancing their clinical skills and decision making capabilities and opportunities for further education and training will be offered and encouraged.

Our service supports patients diagnosed with or suspected of having a haematological cancer. We provide comprehensive nursing support and expert advice to patients, families and carers throughout their pathway from diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and end of life care in collaboration with specialist teams and services including community / specialist palliative care services as required.

If you are also committed to providing high quality care and already have a keen interest in haematology with excellent communication skills and the knowledge / skills to support patients along their pathway, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist advice, information and support to patients and their families diagnosed with or suspected of having a haematological cancer.

The successful candidate will provide a personalised care approach to the nursing support and address the concerns of the patients and their families throughout their pathway from diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and end of life care in collaboration with other specialist teams and services including community / specialist palliative care services as required.

The post involves managing a caseload of patients independently with advice and guidance from the team leader. Inpatient support and nurse led clinics will form part of the role with the appropriate education and training if necessary.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

Our rotation includes the following opportunities:

  • Stroke services- acute and rehabilitation
  • Trauma and orthopaedics
  • Acute services, specialising in critical care, surgical, cardiology and respiratory.
  • Frailty services, including emergency department, community rehabilitation, fast response and virtual wards.

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3325A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for further details.. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Gemma Brooksbank via email gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for further details.. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Gemma Brooksbank via email gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - 1st level with current NMC Registration.
  • oFirst level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway
  • oEvidence of continued professional development
  • oAdvanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • oRelevant post registration experience at band 5 or above in cancer services
  • oExperience of multi professional working
  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • oAbility to support and influence change

Desirable

  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards o
  • Non medical prescriber
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of patient involvement / feedback initiatives
Person Specification

ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - 1st level with current NMC Registration.
  • oFirst level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway
  • oEvidence of continued professional development
  • oAdvanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • oRelevant post registration experience at band 5 or above in cancer services
  • oExperience of multi professional working
  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • oAbility to support and influence change

Desirable

  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards o
  • Non medical prescriber
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of patient involvement / feedback initiatives

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 (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.

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 (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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Gemma Brooksbank

gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net

07918473551

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3325A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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