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Job summary

Main area
Lymphoma
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-26-211-SPN
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2026 23:59

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lymphoma

NHS AfC: Band 7

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number to progress to shortlisting stage; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [email protected]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)

Sponsorship will only be assigned in line with Trust procedure and UKVI guidelines. For further information on role eligibility, please see here - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

 

Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Lymphoma team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haemato- oncology as a full-time post (Monday - Friday)

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support to patients and their carers throughout their care pathway, as well as providing education and support to staff throughout the trust. The post holder will support the consultant team as well as delivering nurse led services for patients with haemato-oncology. 

This role is currently based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, with a clinic in The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Aintree.

You should possess advanced clinical skills, be an excellent communicator, leader and educator, and be highly motivated to lead and deliver a service. A background in cancer nursing is ideal, recent experience in working within the speciality of haemato-oncology would be essential.

Main duties of the job

  •  Leads the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.
  • Be an active part in attending case conferences, SRGs and MDTs as required.
  • Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.
  • Takes personal responsibility for lifelong learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and maintaining compliance with Trust mandatory training. 

 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

  • Kind

  • Empowered

  • Responsible

  • Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Degree in healthcare related subject
  • Evidence of Masters level learning
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subject.
  • Advanced Communications Skills training or prepared to work towards
  • Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
  • Psychological skills training - Level 2 or above
  • MSc Clinical Examination
  • Msc Research qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality.
  • Experience of teaching
  • In-depth specialist experience
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills
  • Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable criteria
  • HNA training and undertaking eHNA
  • Experience of writing policies and procedures
  • Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and it’s role across the UK.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • In depth understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice
  • Extensive knowledge of national standards and policies within specialist field
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Thomas
Job title
Lead Nurse in Rare Cancers
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07810527510
Additional information

 

 

 

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