Job summary
Closing date: 28.05.26
Shortlisting to commence: 29.05.26
Interviews to take place w/c 01.06.26
The Haematology Department is seeking a motivated Full Time Band 7 Non-malignant Haematology Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The post holder will be working in the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Haemaphillia services. The post holder will work alongside the lead Haematology clinician for the VTE service as well as other members of the Haematology team.
Development of the service is integral to the role.
The post-holder will provide nursing leadership to the developing Venous Thromboembolism and Haemaphillia services.The post holder will also develop the service and work in collaboration with other specialities. Additionally they will autonomously run thrombosis outpatient clinics, as well as in-reach across BTHFT. For both VTE and anaemia, the ACNS will provide patient education, counselling, post thrombotic syndrome advice/assessments, family counselling, anticoagulation management and investigation of causes of VTE and Anaemia.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a strong clinical and management structure, providing excellence in care, education and encouragement to maximise your potential, development and success.
The post holder will be an experienced non-medical nurse prescriber, who can demonstrate excellent clinical care, strong relationships with patients and have significant post-registration experience of managing a team.
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
For further information relating to this job role, please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this job role, please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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 managing and caring for patients with DVT and Thrombosis at Band 6 or above
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading people/line management responsibility
- Experience of leading in policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of independent and Team working
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN)
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership or management development 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 managing and caring for patients with DVT and Thrombosis at Band 6 or above
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading people/line management responsibility
- Experience of leading in policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of independent and Team working
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN)
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership or management development 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).
