About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 12.07.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 13.07.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20.07.2026
The Sickle cell, Thalassemia and Haemophilia service within the Haematology Department is seeking a motivated full time Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the specialist nursing team.
The post holder will be working closely with the CNS lead for the service, Haematology Consultants and other Haematology CNS team members. This will include multidisciplinary team working across the Trust.
The service provides comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for patients with lifelong conditions. Patients attend for regular reviews at both nurse led and consultant clinics in outpatient settings, as well as on the ward, the Emergency Department as well as having telephone assessments.
The post holder will be trained and supported to provide specialist care for patients with haemoglobinopathy or lifelong bleeding conditions. This includes assessing patients, triaging admissions and coordinating care in conjunction with the medical staff. These patients require significant psychological support to help them adapt/cope with their conditions on a daily basis. The post holder will demonstrate good clinical care, excellent communication skills, good relationships with patients and good team working. There will be development opportunities to work towards non - medical nurse prescribing as well as other relevant training.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in non malignant Haematology.
The post holder will be trained and supported to provide specialist care for patients with haemoglobinopathy or lifelong bleeding conditions. This includes assessing patients, triaging admissions and coordinating care in conjunction with the medical staff. These patients require significant psychological support to help them adapt/cope with their conditions on a daily basis. The post holder will demonstrate good clinical care, excellent communication skills, good relationships with patients and good team working. There will be development opportunities to work towards non - medical nurse prescribing as well as other relevant training.
You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients autonomously via clinics and day to day acute calls from the patients. You will educate and work closely with patients, carers and wider members of the MDT including onward referrals to other specialist services within and outside the hospital. You will assist and monitor patients compliance to their treatment/medications, provide specialist information, advice and support to improve quality of life. The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence-based care.The post holder will be supported in their professional development within the role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The team are based at The newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day unit, The Meadows at Eccleshill Community Hospital. The role will be Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
This role requires a high level of competence, nursing expertise and clinical decision making skills. Individuals should be flexible with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.You will need a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
You must be able to demonstrate post registration experience in the care and management of people with complex need.
For further details on the role requirements please see attachment for Job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
Experience in policy development Experience of developing innovative practice Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills Essential
Report writing / Presentation skills Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc. Clinical credibility Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Ability to work as part of a team Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate Mentoring and advanced communication skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups Evidence of reflective practice Proven evidence of change management skills Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
Desirable
Leadership skills
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff) Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate NMC Registration(RN) Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Eccleshill Treatment Centre
450 Harrogate Road
Bradford
BD10 0EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)