Lead Nurse – Haematology in Bedford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior nurse to take on the role of Lead Haematology Nurse cross-site at Bedford and Luton and Dunstable Hospitals. The post holder will be a clinical expert in haematology, a forward-thinking and supportive leader, with a vision for integration of the nurse-led service. They will work closely across disciplines to support the development and achievement of the haematology service strategy.

Main duties of the job:

• Provision of visible leadership, guidance, support and direction to staff within haematology.
• Clinical credibility with significant experience in all areas of haematology, malignant and non-malignant and carry out clinical responsibilities as able within the confines of the role.
• Work in partnership with the clinical director, general manager and head of nursing to deliver the objectives of the haematology department.

About us:

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values:

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values-based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities:

• To facilitate and drive change across haematology in line with the Trust change agenda and to do so in conjunction with clinical and managerial colleagues.
• To ensure that staff within haematology understand the relevant performance and access targets and lead, manage and motivate staff in the delivery of those targets.
• To act as a senior leader in the Trust, deputising for colleagues as required and acting at all times with maturity and sensitivity to the organisational priorities.
• Work as a core member of the senior leadership team, offering suggestions, guidance and acting at all times with maturity and sensitivity to organisational priorities.
• Always work in a way that is constructive and collaborative with colleagues.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Education, knowledge and experience to masters level or equivalent.
• Registered Adult Nurse (NMC).
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
• Further relevant haematology training.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Project Management Qualification.

Experience:

• Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role.
• Experience of managing and motivating a large team or teams.
• Leading changes in practice in a complex environment.
• Leading complex projects.
• Clinical credibility in haematological nursing (malignant and non-malignant).
• Emergency planning/critical incident management course (HMIMMs/ALS).

Knowledge:

• Financial procedures including budget setting and knowledge of financial processes.
• Business planning/annual planning/long term planning.
• Understanding of change management.
• NHS IT systems.

Personal Skills:

• Good analytical and problem solving skills – ability to respond to unexpected demands.
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation with individuals and groups including stakeholders.
• Ability to embrace, lead and drive change including performance and change.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this role.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and services.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rota.

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.

Address: Bedford (Cross Site – Luton and Bedford Hospitals)