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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Haematology Team as a Myeloma Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on a 12 month fixed term / secondment basis. Based within the Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support Division, the successful candidate will lead and develop the specialist nursing service for patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders.

As the Lead Myeloma CNS, you will act as a key worker, providing expert clinical care, support and advice to patients and their families throughout the patient pathway, from diagnosis and treatment through to survivorship, relapse management and end-of-life care. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate complex care, improve patient outcomes and drive service development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced haematology, oncology or cancer nurse with strong clinical leadership skills to advance specialist practice, influence service improvement and contribute to research, education and innovation within a forward-thinking organisation.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the specialist nursing service for patients with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders.
• Act as a key worker, providing expert clinical support and coordination throughout the patient journey.
• Deliver holistic assessments and manage complex symptoms associated with myeloma and treatment-related toxicities.
• Provide nurse-led reviews, education and support to patients, families and carers.
• Work closely with haematology consultants, chemotherapy teams, transplant centres, community teams and wider multidisciplinary services to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Lead service development, quality improvement, audit and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Support education, training and workforce development across the organisation.
• Contribute to clinical research, innovation and delivery of national and local cancer priorities.

Closing date of applications: 12 November 2026

Interview date: 26 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4453

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Current NMC registration with demonstrable relevant post registration experience.
• Degree level qualification

Desirable

• Haematology or Cancer Specialty Course
• Non Medical Prescribing
• Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinical Skill

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience at a Band 6 level within NHS
• Significant demonstrable and recent experience of working within Haematology Services
• Demonstrable evidence of involvement in supporting Medical Team with complex patients
• Demonstrable evidence of independent working in managing Clinics and/or evidence of transferrable skills onto a Band 7 CNS post

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risks and to take appropriate action independently

Desirable

• Work across division during unit cover and deputising for matron

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Current NMC registration with demonstrable relevant post registration experience.
• Degree level qualification

Desirable

• Haematology or Cancer Specialty Course
• Non Medical Prescribing
• Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinical Skill

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience at a Band 6 level within NHS
• Significant demonstrable and recent experience of working within Haematology Services
• Demonstrable evidence of involvement in supporting Medical Team with complex patients
• Demonstrable evidence of independent working in managing Clinics and/or evidence of transferrable skills onto a Band 7 CNS post

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risks and to take appropriate action independently

Desirable

• Work across division during unit cover and deputising for matron

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).

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.

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 Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Sophie Wright

[email protected]

01332340131

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4453

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

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