Job summary
Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department Cancer Services
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
#TeamMKUH are hiring a Registered Nurse with a high level of experience working in Haematology Services. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialist to join our red cell nurse team.
You will provide expert care and support to both adult and TYA patients with haemoglobinopathies, as well as their families, responsible for accepting patient referrals based on agreed criteria and managing a defined caseload as the key worker, ensuring continuity and coordination of care.
You will provide holistic advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, delivering clinical care in line with approved protocols and guidelines. Working collaboratively across hospital departments and community services, you will help facilitate seamless, patient-centred pathways and contribute to the smooth running and ongoing development of the haemoglobinopathy service.
You will liaise closely with local services and the regional network, seeking specialist guidance from Lead Nurses, and work towards achieving agreed Key Performance Indicators that reflect both local and network priorities.
You will also be trained in the process of supporting patients to undergo a red cell exchange.
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with relevant experience, ideally within haematology or related specialties, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist nursing skills within a supportive environment committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
The post holder will work with the Network multidisciplinary team to provide expert advice, clinical care and management for adults with major haemoglobin disorders and their families and carers.
They will ensure care is given that recognises not only individual medical needs but also their social, psychological and cultural needs.
The post holder will work within the broader multidisciplinary team and in conjunction with the adult lead nurses will provide patient review and support; family/carer support; school/higher education liaison and education and GP and community support.
Along with the clinical team, they will be responsible for ensuring the national standards for haemoglobin disorders are met and maintained.
This post involves attending out-patient clinics and supporting local teams in the care of patients.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Specialist Nurses will:
Be a defined point of contact for patients/carers for defined episodes/pathways of care and provide clinical care, specialist nursing advice and psychosocial support.
Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering specialist advice to colleagues.
Leadership
Specialist Nurses will be able to:
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Network, standards of care, practice guidelines, protocols and where appropriate Care Pathways for the patient group.
Contribute to the development and delivery of nurse-led initiatives for the benefit of the patient group, in conjunction with medical and nursing/AHP colleagues.
Education/Training
Specialist Nurses will be able to:
Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence, communication and professional development through education, reflection and attendance at relevant courses of study.
Maintain own professional portfolio.
Improving quality and developing practice
Specialist Nurses will:
Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including monitoring of patient experience.
Maintain awareness of relevant research, evaluations and audit, and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Specialist Nurses will:
Be a defined point of contact for patients/carers for defined episodes/pathways of care and provide clinical care, specialist nursing advice and psychosocial support.
Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering specialist advice to colleagues.
Leadership
Specialist Nurses will be able to:
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Network, standards of care, practice guidelines, protocols and where appropriate Care Pathways for the patient group.
Contribute to the development and delivery of nurse-led initiatives for the benefit of the patient group, in conjunction with medical and nursing/AHP colleagues.
Education/Training
Specialist Nurses will be able to:
Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence, communication and professional development through education, reflection and attendance at relevant courses of study.
Maintain own professional portfolio.
Improving quality and developing practice
Specialist Nurses will:
Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including monitoring of patient experience.
Maintain awareness of relevant research, evaluations and audit, and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to continually develop the service.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Haematology/modules (degree level)
- Advanced communication
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in in Haematology
- Experience of Care for patients with Haematology conditions
- Balancing and prioritising care and staffing needs
Desirable
- Experience in educating & training staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Assertiveness
- Awareness of current issues in haemoglobinopathy nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within a team
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of the impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Haematology/modules (degree level)
- Advanced communication
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in in Haematology
- Experience of Care for patients with Haematology conditions
- Balancing and prioritising care and staffing needs
Desirable
- Experience in educating & training staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Assertiveness
- Awareness of current issues in haemoglobinopathy nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within a team
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of the impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
