Job summary
As part of Nottingham Haemoglobinopathy improvement programme, we are looking for a passionate and caring Community Haemoglobinopathy Nurse to work jointly with our specialist teams and community services, in serving our sickle cell and thalassaemia population across our boroughs.
Do you think you can make a difference, improve service provision, and address health inequalities with an emphasis on prevention and health promotion and therefore improving our health outcomes for our service users?
This is an amazing opportunity for you to show case your skills and to support the provision of specialist/non-specialist haemoglobinopathy services in our community.
In conjunction with the haemoglobinopathies teams across East midlands, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality specialist haemoglobinopathies service in the community. The post holder will provide care to people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in the home and in the hospital when required to improve standards and equity of care.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the haemoglobinopathies teams across East Midlands, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality specialist haemoglobinopathies service in the community. The post holder will provide care to people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in the home and in the hospital when required to improve standards and equity of care.
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
Provision of health education and guidance on self-management to prevent exacerbation of patient's condition to reduce incidences of acute episodes requiring admission to secondary care.Enhancing compliance with preventative actions such as vaccinations and prophylactic medications.Addressing social and lifestyle factors that affect condition management and overall quality of life and directing to appropriate local resources.Building trust with patientsTargeted support to high-intensity users of secondary care including directing patients into existing NUH programmes for frequent ED attenders.In-reach service to secondary careClose working with multidisciplinary colleagues in primary, secondary, and social care to enhance continuity of care for patients.Enable implementation of individual care plans for patients in all settings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of health education and guidance on self-management to prevent exacerbation of patient's condition to reduce incidences of acute episodes requiring admission to secondary care.Enhancing compliance with preventative actions such as vaccinations and prophylactic medications.Addressing social and lifestyle factors that affect condition management and overall quality of life and directing to appropriate local resources.Building trust with patientsTargeted support to high-intensity users of secondary care including directing patients into existing NUH programmes for frequent ED attenders.In-reach service to secondary careClose working with multidisciplinary colleagues in primary, secondary, and social care to enhance continuity of care for patients.Enable implementation of individual care plans for patients in all settings
Person Specification
Must have understanding and experience working with people with haemoglobinopathies.
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of haemoglobinopathies
Experience working in the community as a band 6.
Essential
Desirable
- Passionate about haemoglobinopathies
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered on part 1 of the register Current NMC registration.
Person Specification
Must have understanding and experience working with people with haemoglobinopathies.
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of haemoglobinopathies
Experience working in the community as a band 6.
Essential
Desirable
- Passionate about haemoglobinopathies
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered on part 1 of the register Current NMC registration.
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
City Hospital, Hucknall Road ,
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)