Job summary
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to cover maternity leave ( part-time 12 month fixed term contract) Band 6 Specialist Nurse in Haemoglobinopathy.
The adult and paediatric services are designated by NHS England as 'Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Teams' (SHT) and provide network and outreach care to the following hospitals: Royal Berkshire, Stoke Mandeville/High Wycombe, Wexham Park, Frimley Park, Great Western, Milton Keynes, John Radcliffe, Churchill. The team works to a 'whole of life' approach to care, ensuring integration and seamless transition.
There are approximately over 600 children/adults across the Thames Valley region with major haemoglobin disorders (Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassaemia and Rare Inherited Anaemia). The majority of the patients have sickle cell disease, other conditions include, transfusion and non-transfusion dependent thalassaemia, diamond black-fan anaemia and other very rare anaemias.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a particular focus on transitionfor young people across the Network, ensuring patient and family education and a smooth transition into the adult services. Working to an established service and pathway, the post holder will be supported to run telemed/video call nurse led transition appointments with young people and their families, using the 'Ready, Steady, Go, Hello' framework. The major goal of this role is to lead and improve transition pathways and processes.
The post holder will work within the broader multidisciplinary team and in conjunction with the adult and paediatric lead nurses to provide: patient review and support; family/carer support; school/higher education liaison and education; GP and community support; local hospital support and education. Along with the clinical team, he/she will be responsible for ensuring the national standards for haemoglobin disorders are met and maintained.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job profile
The Specialist Nurse will contribute to the care of adult and paediatric patients and families. This role involves hospital and community based working across the Thames Valley Network.
The Specialist Nurse will
- Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria and be identified as the key worker for an agreed patient/client caseload.
- Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
- Practice clinically in agreed care settings according to approved protocols or guidance.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the designated service.
- Work across departmental and hospital boundaries.
- Liaise with other hospital and community teams along an agreed pathway to support the delivery of patient and family centred seamless care.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Haemoglobinopathy service.
- Work in-conjunction with the local service and the regional network using the Lead Nurses for specialist guidance.
- Work towards specifically agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) based on local and network service needs.
Please see full Job Description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job profile
The Specialist Nurse will contribute to the care of adult and paediatric patients and families. This role involves hospital and community based working across the Thames Valley Network.
The Specialist Nurse will
- Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria and be identified as the key worker for an agreed patient/client caseload.
- Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
- Practice clinically in agreed care settings according to approved protocols or guidance.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the designated service.
- Work across departmental and hospital boundaries.
- Liaise with other hospital and community teams along an agreed pathway to support the delivery of patient and family centred seamless care.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Haemoglobinopathy service.
- Work in-conjunction with the local service and the regional network using the Lead Nurses for specialist guidance.
- Work towards specifically agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) based on local and network service needs.
Please see full Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse: adult and/or childrens
- First Degree in nursing (HEI level 5 or 6) or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed or completing postgraduate level (HEI level 7) study or willing to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Confident in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Decision making skills
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse: adult and/or childrens
- First Degree in nursing (HEI level 5 or 6) or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed or completing postgraduate level (HEI level 7) study or willing to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Confident in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Decision making skills
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
