Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic nurse to join our team as a band 7 clinical nurse specialist. This post is a ideal opportunity for a skilled nurse looking to develop a specialist nursing career in Haematology.The post holder will be based at Lancashire Teaching Hospital and will work collaboratively with the haematology MDT and other relevant member of the cancer team.The post holder must have previous experience in haematology and possess excellent communication skills.We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with support for you personal development.Main duties of the jobAssess patients and plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist clinical knowledge and skillsReview patients and provide care in inpatient, outpatient and day unit settingsContribute to multidisciplinary approach to patient managementProvide education and support to patients, carers and colleaguesParticipate in audit, research and service development within the Haematology service.About usBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.Job descriptionJob responsibilities.Perform assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using specialist clinical knowledge and clinical skills.Coordinate care for a patient caseload providing specialist assessment, planning and evaluation.To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.Participate in 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.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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered nurse (1st level +minimum Diploma)Has / working towards degree in health related subject or equivalentTeaching and assessing qualificationAdvanced communication skillsDesirableLeadership course Post Reg. qualification in specialityNon medical prescribingExperienceEssentialSubstantial post registration experience in cancer related areaEvidence of continuous professional developmentExperience of: - ??Audit/research ??Change management & participation in service developmentExperience of teaching and assessing in clinical areaDesirableExperience in undertaking research Specialist palliative care experience and/or knowledge of end of life referral and care pathwaysSkills and AttributesEssentialAbility to set & establish prioritiesTeam Player & Team Leadership qualitiesAssertivenessGood time managementDecision makerCommunicate at all levelsProblem solverLateral thinker and problem solverManagement of changeInfluencing skills - Delegation skillsStrategic thinkerI.T. LiterateAble to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing AgendaVenepuncture/cannulationBasic Life SupportThe ability to communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to produce and manage an effective staff rotaAbility to manage human and physical resourcesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressLancashire Teaching HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTEmployer's websitehttps://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)