TTP Clinical Nurse Specialist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The TTP CNS works within a team responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice within the specialty, and contributing to strategic and operational decision making.

The post holder will influence the development of the services to ensure it is high quality, patient-centred, safe, efficient and in line with the appropriate Department of Health Standards. They will manage a clinical caseload providing highly specialist nursing input, support and continuity of care to patients with TTP and other haemostasis and platelet disorders; from the time of a suspected diagnosis, through assessment, treatment and continuing care.

Main duties of the job

This patient group requires immediate intensive therapies in hospital so inpatient input is essential to establish continuing care and a link for patients to access when discharged.

The post holder will support the Apheresis team. In addition, the CNS will have an important role in co-ordinating patient care and liaising between the in-patient and daycare nursing teams. They will advise and provide support to other centres within the UK. The aim is to co-ordinate a seamless approach to patient care and management, providing support and guidance to hospital and community services and staff.

The CNS is a specialist educational resource to all members of the MDT and external agencies and will be expected to facilitate the professional development of junior nursing colleagues. The post holder will also support the research activities of the team, keeping abreast of the clinical trials programme, and support the data manager to develop an up-to-date CNS-held database of UCLH TTP patients.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-5835

Job locations

University College Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12

Desirable

  • Teaching assessment/ programme

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality

Desirable

  • Central Line Placement
  • Evidence of the ability to work autonomously

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Previous experience of formal and informal teaching of patients and staff
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12

Desirable

  • Teaching assessment/ programme

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality

Desirable

  • Central Line Placement
  • Evidence of the ability to work autonomously

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Previous experience of formal and informal teaching of patients and staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

TTP CNS Lead

Rosalind Newton

rosalind.newton1@nhs.net

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-5835

Job locations

University College Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG


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