Clinical Haematology Nurse Specialist

Job overview

We’re looking for a caring and committed nurse to join our Thrombosis Team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. In this role, you’ll support patients through the assessment and management of VTE, thrombophilia and anticoagulation, offering clear guidance and reassurance at a time when they often need it most.

You’ll work independently in our nurse‑led clinics, using your clinical expertise to help patients feel informed, safe and supported. You’ll also be a valued resource for colleagues across the Trust, helping to promote consistent, evidence‑based care.

As part of our supportive haematology team, you’ll have the chance to contribute to service improvements, education and the continued development of our patient pathways. We welcome someone who is thoughtful, approachable and confident in their practice. A non medical prescribing  qualification, or willingness to work towards it, is essential.

This post will be based on the Royal site, however you may be expected to work across all sites within LUFT if required.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patients and plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
• Act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service.
• Review patients and provide care in  the hospital and community settings.
• Provide education and support to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Participate in audit, research and service development within the Haematology service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and  evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
• Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality).
• Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
• Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
• Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
• To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
• To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care.
• To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care.Leadership
• Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical  knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers / relatives.
• Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
• Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
• Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the service lead, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
• Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
• Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.
• Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting “no blame“ cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
• Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants.
• Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patient’s journey.
• To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.
• Take the lead and develop and influence the development of practice / services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse.
• Manage own and other resources effectively ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Undertake performance development reviews including reviewing the performance measures framework.
• Monitor sickness, absence and competence issues in line with Trust Policy.
• Lead recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust Policy.Advocate
• Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Act as the patients advocate and ambassador.
• Lead the development of a patient focussed education and information giving strategy within the speciality.
• Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in the management of the outcome.