Lead Nurse, Haematology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7222994/418-NUR8553-CW |
Summary
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 with the development and achievement of the haematology service strategy.
Provision of visible leadership, guidance, support and direction to staff within haematology
Clinical credible with significant experience in all areas of haematology, malignant and non-malignant and carry out clinical responsibilities as able within the confines of their role
Work in partnership with the clinical director, general manager and head of nursing to deliver the objectives of the haematology department
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 Trusts 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 first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Jun 2025