Fixed Term Till 31.07.2025

This is an exciting fixed term opportunity to work within our haematology team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our team and support the delivery of high quality safe care.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with degree level education (Adult) with relevant current clinical, managerial and strategic experience.

You will work autonomously providing advice & guidance, triage and clinics, working closely with the medical consultant team you will be supported

You will ensure the best possible standards of patient care and maintain patient safety to assist in providing a positive patient experience. The right candidate will have strong communication skills.

Applications are welcome from senior nurses looking to take the next step in their career. You will be fully supported to ensure you develop the skills required for the post. If you are looking for a challenge in your career and interested in the post please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident at communicating with patients who are facing a life limiting illness. You will need to be confident in communicating with all members of the multi-disciplinary team at all levels. You will be expected to carry out venepuncture, venesection, bone marrow biopsys and cannulate patients daily. You will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within your everyday work.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To influence and shape the nursing contribution to the development of efficient, high quality, patient focused interventions / services, locally and nationally.

To contribute to the professional development of nursing within the organisation, regionally and nationally.

To provide clinical and professional leadership to nurses working across the organisation, motivating and empowering others.

May also lead and support the specialist team in the strategic implementation and evaluation of national policies and targets within special field.

To coordinate and implement research and development activity across all care settings within specialist field.

To manage and lead Specialist Service across varied care settings in line with service specification.

To fulfil the role of Chemotherapy and Acute Haematology Lead for the organisation.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Report writing skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a service or area of practice with high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to prioritise a complex workload and work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Current driving licence.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) with extensive experience of clinical work in specialist area.
• Current NMC registration.
• Possession of a Masters Degree.
• Evidence of specialist education related to area of clinical expertise.
• Non-medical prescribing.

Desirable

• Possession of or working towards a Doctorate.
• Business management experience.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate significant broad senior leadership experience.
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship relevant to role.
• Self-motivated, pro-active and personally resilient.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Audit experience.
• Research experience, including leading own research and publications.
• Experience of developing / leading service development / audit projects.
• Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes.
• Experience / evidence of nurse leadership in relation to their service at a regional and/or national level.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

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