Job summary
Closing Date:01.06.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02.06.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.06.25
The Haematology Department is seeking a motivated full time Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the specialist nursing team within the Haematology Department. The post holder will be the CNS lead for the service and will work closely with the Haematology Consultants and other Haematology CNS team members. This will include multidisciplinary team working across the Trust. The team are based at the newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day unit, The Meadows at Ecclesshill Community Hospital.
The service provides comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for patients with lifelong conditions. Patients attend for regular reviews at both nurse led and consultant clinics in outpatient settings, as well as on the ward, the Emergency Department as well as having telephone assessments.
The post holder must hold non- medical prescribing qualification or work towards their non - medical nurse prescribing
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to expand or gain specialist knowledge in non-malignant Haematology.
As Lead CNS you will be directly responsible for line management of the band 6s within your team
You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients autonomously via clinics and day to day acute calls from the patients.Educate and work closely with patients, carers and wider members of the MDT including onward referrals to other specialist services within and outside the hospital.You will assist and monitor patients compliance to their treatment/medications, provide specialist information, advice and support to improve quality of life.The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence-based care.This role requires a high level of competence, nursing expertise and clinical decision making skills. Individuals should be flexible with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.You will need a minimum of 2 years post registration experience
You must be able to demonstrate post registration experience in the care and management of people with complex need.
The post holder will be supported in their professional development within the role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in non-malignant Haematology.
As Lead CNS you will be directly responsible for line management of the band 6s within your team
You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients autonomously via clinics and day to day acute calls from the patients.Educate and work closely with patients, carers and wider members of the MDT including onward referrals to other specialist services within and outside the hospital.You will assist and monitor patients compliance to their treatment/medications, provide specialist information, advice and support to improve quality of life.The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence-based care.This role requires a high level of competence, nursing expertise and clinical decision making skills. Individuals should be flexible with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in non-malignant Haematology.
As Lead CNS you will be directly responsible for line management of the band 6s within your team
You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients autonomously via clinics and day to day acute calls from the patients.Educate and work closely with patients, carers and wider members of the MDT including onward referrals to other specialist services within and outside the hospital.You will assist and monitor patients compliance to their treatment/medications, provide specialist information, advice and support to improve quality of life.The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence-based care.This role requires a high level of competence, nursing expertise and clinical decision making skills. Individuals should be flexible with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Non-Medical prescribing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration RN
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Advanced communication skills qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Non-Medical prescribing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration RN
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Advanced communication skills qualification
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).
