Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist interested in haemoglobinopathies to join our Haematology teams cross site.

This is a great opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership and practice at an advanced level, demonstrating autonomy and clinical decision making in the coordination of care across inpatient, emergency and outpatient services.

You will work as a highly specialised member of the haematology team and will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality haemoglobinopathy service across the trust.

Previous experience in haemoglobinopathy is preferred but not essential as training can be provided. You must have a strong desire and interest in developing your clinical skills in caring for and coordinating care for this group of patients.

Main duties of the job

  • To assess and provide specialised, individualised care and support to patients with haemoglobinopathy disorders and their families/carers.
  • To have the skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of haemoglobinopathy patients and provide highly specialist advice concerning the care of this group of patients.
  • To be a key point of contact, offering expert advice, practical and emotional support to patients and their families/carers.
  • To work closely with haematology consultants, other healthcare professionals, the patient and their families/carers to ensure coordinated care and smooth transition between different care settings.
  • To promote and be responsible for the ongoing development of a high-quality haemoglobinopathy service across the trust.
  • To be responsible for the planning of the haemoglobinopathy nursing service provision including the planning and running of nurse led clinics.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,006 to £45,526 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-ES62

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital & Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham

SL2 4HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with NMC registration
  • Degree in nursing

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in haematology, acute medicine or equivalent experience

Professional

Essential

  • Relevant experience working with adult medical patients

Desirable

  • Post registration experience working in haematology or acute medicine

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Experience working with haemoglobinopathy patients

Special Requirments

Essential

  • Strong interest in the speciality
  • Ability to travel cross-site

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical post graduate experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with NMC registration
  • Degree in nursing

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in haematology, acute medicine or equivalent experience

Professional

Essential

  • Relevant experience working with adult medical patients

Desirable

  • Post registration experience working in haematology or acute medicine

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Experience working with haemoglobinopathy patients

Special Requirments

Essential

  • Strong interest in the speciality
  • Ability to travel cross-site

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical post graduate experience

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).

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.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital & Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital & Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Lead

Heidi Tolchard

heidi.tolchard@nhs.net

07949391573

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,006 to £45,526 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-ES62

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital & Frimley Park Hospital

Wexham

SL2 4HL


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