Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-motivated nurse with strong clinical, leadership skills and expertise to join the Myeloma and plasma cell disorders nursing team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a full time basis. This will provide an excellent opportunity to focus your advanced nursing skills on direct patient care and service development. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of patients care who are undergoing treatment for myeloma and plasma cell disorders. Within the team, there is a wide breadth of experience and there will be a need to cross-cover within the team to ensure a safe service.
The role is a specialist educational resource, and the post holder will be expected to facilitate the professional development of junior nurses in the department.
All the clinical specialist nurses in haematology are actively involved in the Macmillan Cancer Centre (MCC), which houses clinic, daycare, ambulatory care and diagnostic cancer services. The haematology CNS team is part of the renowned cancer nursing service at UCLH and we provide professional development, both in-job and through postgraduate pathways. You will have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences. In return, we are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong nursing background. Including substantial haematology experience and having completed or working towards an postgraduate qualification.
Main duties of the job
This role provides the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills and to work within the myeloma and plasma cell team’s development going forward.
This post involves care for all haematology patients with a Myeloma or plasma cell diagnosis from diagnosis to all points on their treatment pathway, in conjunction with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will be responsible for all aspects of their care as designated below. The team is responsible for liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team, providing care for patients and support for next of kin. There may also be some coordination of autologous bone marrow transplants CNS team.
The post holder will manage and coordinate clinical follow up programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will act as a key worker for patients and require a sound knowledge of the potential medical and psychological needs of the patient.
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 Hospital; 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8334
Job locations: University College London Hospitals 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG United Kingdom
Job description
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 equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment Programme
- Leadership development Programme
- Undertaking Masters level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience 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 sub‑specialities 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 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
- Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer’s website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Myeloma and plasma cells Lead CNS Sarah Worthington Sarah.worthington@nhs.net
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