Job summary
Are you passionate about providing excellent nursing care? Do you have the experience, knowledge and desire to develop a growing clinical service? Could you help play a pivotal role in the coordination and further development of service provision to Haematology patients across the Health Board? If so then our evolving, enthusiastic and friendly team, would welcome you.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, is looking to fill the exciting and rewarding role of Senior Nurse in Clinical Haematology (Band 8a).
The Clinical Haematology service provides services to the Merthyr Cynon and Rhondda Taff Ely regions of the Health Board. The service comprises of:
- Consultant medical team
- Two Haematology Day Unit nursing teams
- Transfusion Practitioner service
- Macmillan Cancer team
- Secondary care phlebotomy service
As a key leader in the service you will be responsible for the line management of the nursing and phlebotomy teams and responsible for operational management and governance of Clinical Haematology in CTMUHB.
You will play a key role in shaping the service to ensure our patients have the best possible experience and that our care is in line with the highest standards. An understanding of haematology care is preferred, however, this is not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the operational management and governance of Clinical Haematology in CTMUHB.
Provide leadership, direction and development of nursing staff.
Support the Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated within the clinical areas of responsibility.
The post holder will be required to interpret national and health board policies and procedures and advice on the implementation of these for their area of responsibility.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse//registered nursing degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and experience in Clinical Haematology
- Management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at band 7 or equivalent or above
- Experience of effective resource management skills
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
Desirable
- Experience in developing business cases
- Evidence of quality improvement skills
- Experience in managing teams
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse//registered nursing degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and experience in Clinical Haematology
- Management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at band 7 or equivalent or above
- Experience of effective resource management skills
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
Desirable
- Experience in developing business cases
- Evidence of quality improvement skills
- Experience in managing teams
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital or Prince Charles Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
