Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sheffield Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role will have an element of focus on TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura), but you will also be involved with caring for patients with other inherited and acquired bleeding disorders to support the needs of the overall service. Your role will involve working alongside the CNS/ACP team, Consultant leads, wider regional teams & MDT to ensure the safety of patients with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders.
The established team have experience of working with this condition and will support you in the development of your role.
The role involves a combination of indirect/direct clinical & nonclinical work which involves participation with network wide education, audit & governance.
Participation in MDT & consultant led clinics, development of the specialist nursing role within the service & network, being the point of contact for long term patients under surveillance and producing education, patient information and safe pathways for patients will be core roles for you once in post. You will work alongside the established haemophilia & thrombosis nursing team to provide not only TTP care but support the needs of the overall service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide professional and clinical leadership and expert care in the speciality of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and related disorders and to act as a resource for education and clinical expertise in hospital, network and community settings.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional healthcare team to achieve a coordinated specialist service.
- To act autonomously, guided by current clinical protocols and research protocols and relevant investigations and procedures employed in the diagnosis and treatment of TTP and related disorders, including prescribing treatments as appropriate.
- To be an expert in the assessment and management of TTP and related disorders.
- To offer an individual and comprehensive service and psychological support to patients and carers respecting their diverse cultural and ethical backgrounds.
- To support the data management & clinical research facilities teams in maintaining local and national registries from which audits can be performed.
- To lead and participate in designing and delivering new care pathways and services and in the development and implantation of policy, standards, guidelines and protocols
- To support the Matron and clinical nurse specialists, providing clinical and managerial expertise in all aspects of the speciality ensuring the highest standard of nursing care.
- To work across hospital sites & the recognised regional TTP network where indicated and as the needs of the service change.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Sheffield Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre is a designated Comprehensive Care Centre providing support and management for patients and families affected by inherited and acquired disorders of haemostasis including haemophilia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura & antiphospholipid syndrome.
The trust has recently been awarded a successful bid to become a recognised NHS England designated centre for the care of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) across the Yorkshire/Humber region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
Band 6 to Band 7 development based on competency completion
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
Band 6 to Band 7 development based on competency completion
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- (Band 6&7) First level registered nurse with the Nursing midwifery council (NMC)
- (Band 6) Advanced diploma in nursing studies or equivalent qualification
- (Band 6) Shown degree level working or relevant specialist working experience
- (Band 6&7) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- (Band 6) Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake the course
- (Band 7) Degree in nursing studies or equivalent qualification
- (Band 7) Master's degree or evidence of Master level working
- (Band 7) Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- (Band 6&7) APACs or willingness to undertake course
- (Band 6&7) Completion of Non-Medical Authorisation of blood products course or willingness to undertake
- (Band 6&7) PG Cert
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- (Band 6) Experience of working at Band 6 level or significant experience at Band 5
- (Band 6) Clinical experience in the care of TTP and bleeding disorder patients or associated clinical area e.g. apheresis, critical care or haematology.
- (Band 6) Teaching/mentoring experience
- (Band 6&7) Awareness and understanding of current national and local strategies for this speciality.
- (Band 6&7) Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries.
- (Band 6&7) Evidence of developing practice and improving standards
- (Band 6&7) Experience of participating in clinical audit
- (Band 6&7) Clinical governance and risk management experience
- (Band 6) Develop the role as the needs of the service require
- (Band 6&7) Understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- (Band 7) Experience of working at Band 6 level
- (Band 7) Extensive clinical experience in the care of TTP and bleeding disorder patients or associated clinical area e.g. apheresis, critical care or haematology
- (Band 7) Extensive teaching experience
- (Band 7) Proven ability to effectively manage change
- (Band 7) Experience of dealing with complex issues in a large organisation
- (Band 7) Experience of team leadership
- (Band 7) Evidence of Management and Leadership development
Skills and Competence
Essential
- (Band 6&7) Excellent Communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels
- (Band 6&7) Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- (Band 6&7) Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
- (Band 6&7) Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- (Band 6&7) Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- (Band 6&7) Full range of IT skills
- (Band 6&7) Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- (Band 6) Understanding of equality and diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
- (Band 7) Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- (Band 7) Thorough understanding of equality and diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- (Band 6&7) First level registered nurse with the Nursing midwifery council (NMC)
- (Band 6) Advanced diploma in nursing studies or equivalent qualification
- (Band 6) Shown degree level working or relevant specialist working experience
- (Band 6&7) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- (Band 6) Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake the course
- (Band 7) Degree in nursing studies or equivalent qualification
- (Band 7) Master's degree or evidence of Master level working
- (Band 7) Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- (Band 6&7) APACs or willingness to undertake course
- (Band 6&7) Completion of Non-Medical Authorisation of blood products course or willingness to undertake
- (Band 6&7) PG Cert
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- (Band 6) Experience of working at Band 6 level or significant experience at Band 5
- (Band 6) Clinical experience in the care of TTP and bleeding disorder patients or associated clinical area e.g. apheresis, critical care or haematology.
- (Band 6) Teaching/mentoring experience
- (Band 6&7) Awareness and understanding of current national and local strategies for this speciality.
- (Band 6&7) Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries.
- (Band 6&7) Evidence of developing practice and improving standards
- (Band 6&7) Experience of participating in clinical audit
- (Band 6&7) Clinical governance and risk management experience
- (Band 6) Develop the role as the needs of the service require
- (Band 6&7) Understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- (Band 7) Experience of working at Band 6 level
- (Band 7) Extensive clinical experience in the care of TTP and bleeding disorder patients or associated clinical area e.g. apheresis, critical care or haematology
- (Band 7) Extensive teaching experience
- (Band 7) Proven ability to effectively manage change
- (Band 7) Experience of dealing with complex issues in a large organisation
- (Band 7) Experience of team leadership
- (Band 7) Evidence of Management and Leadership development
Skills and Competence
Essential
- (Band 6&7) Excellent Communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels
- (Band 6&7) Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- (Band 6&7) Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice
- (Band 6&7) Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- (Band 6&7) Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- (Band 6&7) Full range of IT skills
- (Band 6&7) Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- (Band 6) Understanding of equality and diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
- (Band 7) Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- (Band 7) Thorough understanding of equality and diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
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).
