Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a busy and dynamic team within the West Midlands regional Haemophilia service. The post will be based on site at Birmingham Children's Hospital (BWC). The post holder will be required to manage their time allowing collaborative work to improve patient pathways within the Haemophilia service.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate and operationally manage a comprehensive Haemophilia service within BWC, in liaison with the haemophilia MDT; ensuring that appropriate treatment is provided for children with haemophilia, other acquired and congenital bleeding disorders and thrombotic disorders. To provide highly specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of children and adolescents who have haemophilia and other acquired & congenital bleeding disorders. To work alongside the Anticoagulation service and Haemoglobinopathy Service
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RNC
- Current NMC registration
- Mentor and assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
- First line management course
- Degree level education
Desirable
- Introduction to Bleeding Disorders or Contemporary Care of Bleeding Disorders
- Masters degree or willingness to undertake
- NMP or willing to undertake
- Vaccination assessed or willing to undertake
- Blood product prescriber or willing to undertake
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of band 6 and above
- Experience in paediatric haematology/oncology/ haemophilia
- Willingness to undertake training and extended roles within Scope of Professional practice relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of being able to work autonomously
- Able to perform paediatric venipuncture or willing to undertake
- Experience in paediatric cannulation or willing to undertake course.
- Competent in central venous access
- Knowledge of caring for children who have a wide range of thrombotic disorders.
Desirable
- Awareness of current research and ability to apply this to clinical practice
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies and SOP's
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormi's, EPR, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to solve problems and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RNC
- Current NMC registration
- Mentor and assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
- First line management course
- Degree level education
Desirable
- Introduction to Bleeding Disorders or Contemporary Care of Bleeding Disorders
- Masters degree or willingness to undertake
- NMP or willing to undertake
- Vaccination assessed or willing to undertake
- Blood product prescriber or willing to undertake
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of band 6 and above
- Experience in paediatric haematology/oncology/ haemophilia
- Willingness to undertake training and extended roles within Scope of Professional practice relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of being able to work autonomously
- Able to perform paediatric venipuncture or willing to undertake
- Experience in paediatric cannulation or willing to undertake course.
- Competent in central venous access
- Knowledge of caring for children who have a wide range of thrombotic disorders.
Desirable
- Awareness of current research and ability to apply this to clinical practice
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies and SOP's
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormi's, EPR, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to solve problems and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham children's hospital
Birminghm
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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