Specialist Practitioner Haematology

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Practitioner in Haematology to provide clinical leadership, expert knowledge in identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients within this specialty.

You will contribute to clinical governance, supervise practice, and support colleagues through teaching, audits and evidence-based practice, helping to drive continuous improvement across services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• First degree or working towards.
• Speciality qualification.
• Significant clinical experience within relevant setting.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role.
• Experience in haematology and clinical governance.
• Trained in phlebotomy/IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of patient care.
• Venepuncture and Cannulation.
• Contribute to teaching sessions for staff and patients.
• Communicate needs of client groups within MDT and Trust.
• Collect and collate data to support professional and operational bodies.

Skills

NMC registration

Mentor/Preceptor

Phlebotomy/IV therapy

Teaching and assessing

Clinical governance and audit

Research knowledge

Education

First degree or working towards

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of the client group. S/he will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. S/he will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordination of patient care.
• Venepuncture and Cannulation.
• Contribute to the delivery of specific and relevant teaching sessions for all disciplines and grades of staff, client group, carers and patients.
• Communicate the needs of the client groups effectively within the MDT and the Trust.
• Collect and collate data as required by the role in order to support internal and external professional and operational bodies.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role.

Standard DBS

Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS

Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists

Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid registration on appropriate part of NMC register (e.g. RN Child/RSCN)
• 1st Degree or working towards
• Speciality qualification
• Significant experience within relevant clinical setting.
• Evidence of professional development
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practise Trained in phlebotomy/IV therapy

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrates awareness of own limits
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills within previous role
• Proven clinical skills
• Knowledge of relevant NSF/legislation relevant to clinical area/ research -based practice
• Knowledge of current health policy
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Course/ module in research

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Specialist Practitioner Haematology Manchester, United Kingdom