Job summary
Looking for an exciting challenge with an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge whilst enjoying your job? Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS) in Newham have the perfect opportunity for you to join us in the role of Specialist Nurse Paediatric Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia. We are looking for an experienced innovative clinical nurse with extensive haemoglobinopathy and community-based experience who will be responsible for managing a small team and caseload in our Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service, an integrated service working closely with primary and acute services. You will be joining a service which aspires to provide care of the highest quality, in collaboration with those who use our services. We embrace continuous improvement and learning and as a Specialist Nurse you will be instrumental in leading the service to think differently, be innovative, and give everyone, at every level, the skills they need to lead change.
Main duties of the job
In SCYPS we provide a range of services to support the residents who reside within the London Borough of Newham. Newham is culturally the most diverse of all London boroughs, with people from a rich variety of ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. You will need excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate effective leadership and you must be able to operate at both operational and strategic levels. You should be highly motivated, caring and passionate about improving the healthcare and well being of the people of Newham. You will work in an environment that actively supports continuous professional development and is part of a wider service that enjoys a successful relationship with colleagues from a range of disciplines and organisations.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Personal and Job specifications carefully. You should provide evidence in your application of the essential qualities required and why you would be an asset to our Service. We put all our patients at the heart of all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Personal and Job specifications carefully. You should provide evidence in your application of the essential qualities required and why you would be an asset to our Service. We put all our patients at the heart of all we do.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential
- RSCN - registered with the NMC.
- Post-registration training/experience in Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial band 5 working experience in clinical area such as A&E or Haematology
- Experience of Geneticcounselling for Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia.
- Working with other agencies e.g voluntary organisations
- Experience of caring for children with Hemoglobinopathies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and current trends in the organisation of health Services
- Partnership working with Health and social care in the community.
- Organisation of care for children with chronic long term conditions.
- NHS National program forAntenatal andnewborn screening for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
- Knowledge of the Genetics of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia diseases
- Knowledge of the effects of sickle cell and thalassaemia disorders on the individual, physical, emotional and social.
- Advanced knowledge of the care and treatment of children with Sickle Cell & thalassaemia disorders.
- Knowledge of Primary Care and its role in caring for children with these disorders.
- Clinical governance and its importance.
- Knowledge ofnew rules and guidelines governing the administration of medicines
- Has experience of identifying and managing child with child protection issues or on register.
- Counselling skills for the genetics of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Phlebotomy/cannulation
- Good Record keeping and Report writing skills
- Research and audit Team working skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate interest and awareness of the health needs of residents of Newham.
- To be aware of other organisations and structures that can assist clients.
- To be non-judgemental in their dealings with clients.
- To be able to identify their own learning needs including deficiencies in practice; and be self-directed in meeting those needs.
- To maintain a Personal Development Plan. To comply with all Trust directives in the delivery of health care to the client group and wider community.
- To undertake any duties that the Service manager may deem necessary to meet the objectives of the Service and Trust.
- To adhere to the Trust's Leadership behavior Model.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential
- RSCN - registered with the NMC.
- Post-registration training/experience in Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial band 5 working experience in clinical area such as A&E or Haematology
- Experience of Geneticcounselling for Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia.
- Working with other agencies e.g voluntary organisations
- Experience of caring for children with Hemoglobinopathies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS and current trends in the organisation of health Services
- Partnership working with Health and social care in the community.
- Organisation of care for children with chronic long term conditions.
- NHS National program forAntenatal andnewborn screening for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
- Knowledge of the Genetics of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia diseases
- Knowledge of the effects of sickle cell and thalassaemia disorders on the individual, physical, emotional and social.
- Advanced knowledge of the care and treatment of children with Sickle Cell & thalassaemia disorders.
- Knowledge of Primary Care and its role in caring for children with these disorders.
- Clinical governance and its importance.
- Knowledge ofnew rules and guidelines governing the administration of medicines
- Has experience of identifying and managing child with child protection issues or on register.
- Counselling skills for the genetics of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Phlebotomy/cannulation
- Good Record keeping and Report writing skills
- Research and audit Team working skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate interest and awareness of the health needs of residents of Newham.
- To be aware of other organisations and structures that can assist clients.
- To be non-judgemental in their dealings with clients.
- To be able to identify their own learning needs including deficiencies in practice; and be self-directed in meeting those needs.
- To maintain a Personal Development Plan. To comply with all Trust directives in the delivery of health care to the client group and wider community.
- To undertake any duties that the Service manager may deem necessary to meet the objectives of the Service and Trust.
- To adhere to the Trust's Leadership behavior Model.
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).
