Job summary
The haemoglobinopathy service is seeking to recruit a registered nurse who is looking to develop their clinical skills and experience of managing a group of patients affected by sickle cell and thalassemia. You will be a vital team player working within a vibrant, forward-thinking team who are expanding the Haemoglobinopathy service. We are looking to appoint a professional ,skilled nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing a high standard of care to our nurse led haemoglobinopathy service. We are seeking a nurse with expert knowledge (theoretical and clinical) of sickle cell disease and thalassemia and its effects and impact on our local population. You will need to have the ability to work within an acute hospital setting as well as within a community setting. Experience running nurse-led clinics and genetic counselling.
Main duties of the job
The post is a clinical nurse specialist role, within the Trust , integral to the provision of high quality Haemoglobinopathy Services for patients. The post holder should be able to work autonomously in nurse led clinics. They will have clinical responsibilities and provide specialist knowledge care and support to patients diagnosed with a Haemoglobinopathy. This post will also implement relevant national policies on Haemoglobinopathies at a local level.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Within a B6 Scope of Practice, act as the clinical and professional resource to the patients, carers and multi-professional team, within the Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Service.
- Support the B7 in the day-to-day management of sickle cell and thalassemia patient caseload as designated, ensuring the nursing care delivered is of a high standard.
- To work with the Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team and the network, to assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines and to effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area.
- To work alongside other specialist nurses/Lead Nurse to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
- Directly or indirectly, influence all aspects of care and management for patients within the service/speciality.
- Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, patient experience, utilizing research in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
- Act as a role model and clinical resource for junior staff, demonstrating high standards of care.
- Support the B7 in the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development of staff within a speciality.
- Support the B7 to continue to develop the sickle cell and Thalassaemia service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Within a B6 Scope of Practice, act as the clinical and professional resource to the patients, carers and multi-professional team, within the Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Service.
- Support the B7 in the day-to-day management of sickle cell and thalassemia patient caseload as designated, ensuring the nursing care delivered is of a high standard.
- To work with the Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team and the network, to assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines and to effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area.
- To work alongside other specialist nurses/Lead Nurse to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
- Directly or indirectly, influence all aspects of care and management for patients within the service/speciality.
- Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, patient experience, utilizing research in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
- Act as a role model and clinical resource for junior staff, demonstrating high standards of care.
- Support the B7 in the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development of staff within a speciality.
- Support the B7 to continue to develop the sickle cell and Thalassaemia service.
Person Specification
Nursing Degree Holder
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of haemoglobinopathies and passion for health inequalities
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
Understands Haemoglopinopathies
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of haemoglobinopathies and passion for health inequalities
Person Specification
Nursing Degree Holder
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of haemoglobinopathies and passion for health inequalities
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
Understands Haemoglopinopathies
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of haemoglobinopathies and passion for health inequalities
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospital, City Campus.
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)