Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist within the field of Haemoglobinopathies. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist within the field of Haemoglobinopathies. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team as part of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Services with Homerton NHS. The service is integrated, and the post holder will be required to work across the community and the acute settings, including attending meetings at the Royal London Hospital as well as home visits to meet service need and patient demands.
You will be required to work autonomously as well as part of the team. You will be expected to engage with patients and their families on a regular basis, planning, initiating and implementing care as required. You should possess excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with other health professionals on behalf of the patient.
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care, education and support for individuals with Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia.
The Homerton serves a significant Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia patient population and treats patients referred from inside and outside the City and Hackney area. Therefore, it is essential that post holder has a good knowledge and understanding of the implications and nature of the disease and its processes.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Nurse Consultant and members of the Sickle cell & Thalassaemia team, including the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, for people with Sickle cell & Thalassaemia Disorders. It will be essential to work across the community and the hospital setting to improve standards and equity of care whilst promoting an integrated care pathway, following up on newborn screening results and planning and implementing care plans.
The post holder will be expected to comply with National and Local standards and guidelines in the management of Adults and Children with Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia disorders. Active health promotion and outreach work will promote the work of the sickle cell team and raise awareness in the local community.
* Effective communication within the team is essential as well as effective liaison with other agencies such as social care, community nursing teams and safeguarding.
* Intensive caseload management, provide professional expertise & care for paediatric patients receiving treatments or interventions in the community or hospital setting.
* Co-ordinate and develop clinical practice in the community for paediatric patients, such as community review clinics.
* Provide high quality information, education on haemoglobinopathies to schools, colleges and other services as required.
* Cannulation & Venepuncture in accordance with local policy.
* Develop and sustain effective relationships with public health teams and General Practitioners.
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0474-A
Job locations
The Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre
457 Queensbridge Road
London
E8 3AS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Education / Qualifications
* RCN with current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Recognised qualification in Teaching & Assessment
Essential
Skills/ Abilities
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Good team player
* Ability to use IT applications such as Word, Excel etc.
Desirable
* Knowledge of EPR & RIO systems
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working with haemoglobinopathies
* Able to plan and implement care for children with sickle cell & thalassaemia disorders
Essential
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
* Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Essential
* Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre
457 Queensbridge Road
London
E8 3AS
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre
457 Queensbridge Road
London
E8 3AS
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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