Haemoglobinopathies Nurse

Job overview

Paediatric Haemoglobinopathies Nurse

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity

Full/Part-time hours (up to 37.5 per week)

We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse with a keen interest in haemoglobinopathies (Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia).  As part of the London Sickle Cell improvement programme, we are want to recruit an empathetic individual to join the specialist acute and community team, working with the sickle cell and thalassaemia population across the borough of Croydon.

If you think you can make a difference and help to improve service provision, this could be your opportunity. The role will predominantly focus on health promotion and prevention in order to improve the health outcomes for our service users.

This is a good opportunity for you to showcase your skills and knowledge, to support the provision of specialist/non-specialist Haemoglobinopathy services in our community.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Working in an experienced team of specialist doctors and nurses across the borough of Croydon, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality haemoglobinopathies service in the Community.

The postholder will help to provide care and support, to individuals and families with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in the home and in hospital. The aim is to improve standards of care.

Key duties:

• Provision of clinical and advisory support to individuals  with haemoglobinopathies as part of an integrated specialist team.
• Contribute to the development and review of nursing/MDT protocols and care plans.
• Ensure reviewed documents are shared with service users, their families and stakeholders in the Trust, the community and the HCC Network.
• Work in partnership with service users and families to develop and implement programmes of care. Deliver advice to support health promotion, improved quality of life and prevent illness.
• Utilise specialist skills during assessment and interpretation of acute and chronic conditions. Escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Offer guidance, support and clinical oversight post discharge.
• Provide teaching/training on Haemoglobinopathy nursing issues.
• Develop close working relationships with other health and allied colleagues in primary, secondary, social care and relevant agencies, to enhance continuity of care for affected individuals and families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and person specification for all details regarding this position.