Job summary
Due to new investment, we are delighted to be able to recruit an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse to support and further develop our haematology service. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse who is passionate about improving care for patients with blood disorders and committed to driving high standards across the speciality.
The Trust provides haematology services across its full footprint, and the post holder will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients and teams.We are seeking a highly skilled nurse with:o Significant experience within the haematology specialityo A proven track record in service development, quality improvement, and leading changeo Demonstrable leadership capability, with experience managing or guiding clinical teams
The successful candidate will provide visible, professional, clinical, and operational leadership to a small but motivated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Working closely with the existing team, they will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care for haematology patients.This role is ideal for a dynamic, forward-thinking nurse leader who is committed to shaping the future of haematology nursing and delivering outstanding care for this patient group.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Provide enhanced clinical practice in Haematology specialty
Work 50% of time clinically in specialty and 50% in effective nurse leadership/service development.
Work at an enhanced level with a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making within the specialty which demonstrates core capabilities and specific clinical competences.
Take responsibility for various components of the Clinical Governance agenda including achieving standards relevant to the areas.
Liaise with clinical colleagues in the continued development and re-organisation of services emphasising a patient focused approach utilising pathways of care
Professionally responsible for the delivery of a high-quality safe service for patients and carers.
Advise and actively contribute to the achievement of national and local performance targets within the area.
Responsible for maintaining all nursing and clinical care standards in line with relevant professional, Trust and NICE guidelines.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model and expert advisor to nursing teams and multidisciplinary colleagues Work collaboratively across the Trust to promote safe, evidencebased practice and excellent patient experience Champion initiatives that reduce health inequalities and improve access to care Support the best use of resources while maintaining high clinical standards Drive continuous improvement through innovation, audit, and quality initiatives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model and expert advisor to nursing teams and multidisciplinary colleagues Work collaboratively across the Trust to promote safe, evidencebased practice and excellent patient experience Champion initiatives that reduce health inequalities and improve access to care Support the best use of resources while maintaining high clinical standards Drive continuous improvement through innovation, audit, and quality initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level live NMC (RG)
- Practice assessor and practice supervisor
- Degree in Nursing or related subject or equivalent level of knowledge through in-depth experience
- Leadership qualification/course/extensive and in depth experience
- Enhanced Clinical skills qualification or willingness to undertake
- Prescribing qualification
- Blood component prescribing or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
- Management course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous proven experience in haematology specialty at Band 7
- Clinical Experience in relevant specialty
- Evidence of change management experience in clinical specialty
- Evidence of proven practice development
- Evidence, knowledge and demonstration of maintaining effective clinical governance strategy
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of human resource management
- Evidence of innovation in practice through understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Active Car driving license - it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level live NMC (RG)
- Practice assessor and practice supervisor
- Degree in Nursing or related subject or equivalent level of knowledge through in-depth experience
- Leadership qualification/course/extensive and in depth experience
- Enhanced Clinical skills qualification or willingness to undertake
- Prescribing qualification
- Blood component prescribing or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
- Management course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous proven experience in haematology specialty at Band 7
- Clinical Experience in relevant specialty
- Evidence of change management experience in clinical specialty
- Evidence of proven practice development
- Evidence, knowledge and demonstration of maintaining effective clinical governance strategy
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of human resource management
- Evidence of innovation in practice through understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Active Car driving license - it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
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).
