Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haemoglobinopathies)

Job overview

We are delighted to be in the position to expand our specialist Haemoglobinopathy team and are looking for a band 7 Clinical Nurse specialist to join our well established team.

Applicants should have knowledge and experience of caring for patients with sickle cell disease and a desire to develop  skills, including the education of staff and patients, as well as the delivery of apheresis (red cell exchange transfusion).   Experience of caring for patients in emergency and acute settings is essential.  This role is key to improving the experience of care for our patients throughout the organisation.

The haemoglobinopathy team are a well-established multidisciplinary team (including specialist consultants, psychologist and nurses, ward & day unit nursing teams, administration teams, midwives, general practitioners, community nurse specialists and other relevant key stake holders).  These individuals work closely  to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who demonstrates specialist clinical skills and a high level of organisational and communication skills. This role would be suitable for a senior nurse with solid experience of acute care who is ready for the next step in their career.  The ability to work autonomously is essential.

Informal visits are highly recommended, candidates should contact lead nurse Olushola Shoyemi on [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include but are not limited to:

To develop a shared vision of the service and work with the Multi-disciplinary team, organisation, and external agencies to adhere to this. • Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of Haemoglobinopathy conditions. • To support the ward and day-care staff with acutely unwell patients, liaising with the pain team, haematology and paediatric team to ensure optimum care of the patient. • Be an expert practitioner within the speciality ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care of patients and their families.

To support and empower adults, children, young people and their families to make informed choices, access services and transition from adolescent to adult services appropriately thereby achieving an independent and rewarding adult life. • To occasional support with emergency red cell procedures. Full training will be provided and the successful • This role involves working on both Guys and St Thomas sites • supporting patients throughout their lives from their transition from Children’s services to adult services as well as during obstetric care, planned surgery and emergency admissions

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This band 7 CNS role will support the two advanced nurse practitioners and 2 existing clinical nurse specialists  with the care of patients with sickle cell disease accessing our A&E, inpatient wards, out-patient and day care services.

Please see attached job description for full details.