Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated clinical nurse specialist in Haemoglobinopathy team in the specialised medicine directorate, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
We are seeking an experienced and caring individual with a genuine interest in Hemoglobinopathy to work within the team supporting both in and outpatients across the trust.
The post holder will operate as an independent practitioner/ clinical expert with in-depth knowledge and experience of haemoglobinopathy.
Candidates will have extensive experience of health care governance, education and development, audit and incident investigation. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in Trust wide and Regional safety initiatives and improvement projects relating to haemoglobinopathy.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality patient services and specialist care for people with haemoglobinopathy disorders.All aspects of care of the sickle cell, rare inherited anaemias and thalassaemia patient: supporting inpatients and the nurses looking after them on general ward, as well as coordinating outpatient treatments and care in the day unit.
Provide leadership to junior members of the haemoglobinopathy team inclusive of cross cover for the Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader.
To support the Clinical Nurse Specialists, providing clinical and managerial expertise in all aspects of the specialty ensuring the highest standard of nursing care.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of 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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Nursing Degree
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of post registration academic development
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge and expertise in the care and management of haemoglobinopathy patients
- Evidence of working at Masters level or willingness to undertake study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage change and develop services effectively
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, across disciplines as a member of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Clinical experience and care of patients with haemoglobinopathy disorders
- Evidence of teaching and assessing and commitment to professional development and education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice
- Ability to consult and liaise with a range of professionals
- Commitment to equal opportunities and can demonstrate knowledge of the national and local equity and diversity agenda
- Ability to lead and influence change across professional groups
- An understanding of resource management
- Organise and manage a diverse group of staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of Haemoglobinopathy and patient treatment and health promotion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including specialist skills to communicate with staff/patients in relation to complex and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrate highly motivational skills
- Non Judgemental and able to adapt to different working environments, working across multiple sites
- Demonstrates and models trust values and behaviours
- Able to demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Nursing Degree
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of post registration academic development
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge and expertise in the care and management of haemoglobinopathy patients
- Evidence of working at Masters level or willingness to undertake study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage change and develop services effectively
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, across disciplines as a member of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Clinical experience and care of patients with haemoglobinopathy disorders
- Evidence of teaching and assessing and commitment to professional development and education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice
- Ability to consult and liaise with a range of professionals
- Commitment to equal opportunities and can demonstrate knowledge of the national and local equity and diversity agenda
- Ability to lead and influence change across professional groups
- An understanding of resource management
- Organise and manage a diverse group of staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of Haemoglobinopathy and patient treatment and health promotion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including specialist skills to communicate with staff/patients in relation to complex and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrate highly motivational skills
- Non Judgemental and able to adapt to different working environments, working across multiple sites
- Demonstrates and models trust values and behaviours
- Able to demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills
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).
