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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
23.5 hours per week (Working hours can be flexible however days must include a Monday and Wednesday due to clinics)
Job ref
218-NM-B6-7144233
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
UHCW
Town
Coventry
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
15/05/2025

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Do you have a passion for the complexities of caring for Children and Young People who have a haemoglobinopathy diagnosis? 

We are looking to recruit a motivated and hard-working individual. Someone who has an excellent clinical skill set and the compassion and communication skills to foster efficient relationships.  They must effectively care for the child and families of children with a haemoglobinopathy condition who require both physical, emotional, and psychological support.

Please be advised that a Full UK driving license is required for this post.

Please note there is a proposed interview date of 15th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

This role will require you to work closely with children and young people with haemoglobinopathy conditions like sickle cell and thalassaemia. You will assist in the development and expansion of the haemoglobinopathy service within the acute trust setting which includes inpatient and outpatient services.

You will work closely with the Band 7 Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist and deputise if needed. You will also work alongside the Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist treatments, guidance and advice for patients, carers, and staff and help to develop the service across the trust.

The role will include monitoring the progress of haemoglobinopathy patients, evaluating the effects of treatment interventions, ensuring patient safety, and optimising their health and wellbeing. You will ensure best practice is always upheld and liaise with other health care professionals to improve the treatment and care of children and young people with a haemoglobinopathy disorder.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To support and participate in Consultant and Nurse-led clinics, working within guidelines, as agreed by the haemoglobinopathy care team. 

  • To develop the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for haemoglobinopathy patients in secondary care and using this understanding to improve the individual patient’s understanding of their condition and management.  Identify their needs; provide education, monitoring and support. 

  • To act as an advocate for, and support, the patient and their carers.  Assist in co-ordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary team.    

  • Be aware of the key therapies available to these patients and be conversant with their usage, ensuring patients and professionals have sufficient knowledge to deliver safe and effective care.

  • Undertake venepuncture and cannulation to monitor blood levels and provide intravenous access for treatments.

  • Undertake a holistic assessment of patients’ needs encompassing physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues, including the needs of their family and carers.  Support patients exploring the use of alternative therapies.

  • Promote health education advice.

  • Support the team in providing an effective telephone advice service for patients, their relatives, general practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals.

  • To record data that is required at a network and national level.

  • To support the haemoglobinopathy team to work within agreed budgetary levels and ensure effective use of resources.

  • A good knowledge and understanding of the administration of blood components

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Hagger
Job title
Lead Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy CNS
Email address
[email protected]
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