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Adult Nurse - Haemoglobinopathies Ambulatory Care and Triage - Band 5
Main area: Sickle Cells Transformation
Grade: Band 5
Contract: 7 months (Although this position is a 7 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 7 months.)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 259-6974921RLH-01AD
Site: The Royal London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inc.
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Job overview
In response to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report “No One’s Listening,” Barts Health will pilot an urgent emergency care bypass model. We are seeking to appoint a Band 5 nurse as part of a team of staff to work within the service.
The successful applicants will be providing effective nursing care within a new service and will work alongside the emergency department and the haemoglobinopathy service. The unit will provide triage, assessment, and care delivery to Sickle Cell patients who present to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the haemoglobinopathies teams across Barts Health NHS Trust, the post holder will support the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality sickle cell service across the Trust. The Royal London Hospital is the host site within the Trust, and this post provides an exciting opportunity to join the team.
The postholder will play an important role in the management of people with sickle cell disease presenting to the Royal London Hospital who require acute day case care. They will be expected to provide excellent customer care for patients which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy, ensuring the professional image of the Trust is maintained at all times.
You should be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate, and an excellent communicator. This role is also ideal for anyone who wishes to make a difference to patients' experience.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* First level Registered nurse or midwife (with the NMC)
* 6 months experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Physical assessment / triage accreditation
* BSc or Masters level education or working towards it
Experience
* Evidence of patient clinical care and of collaborative multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of acute sickle cell crisis pain management
* Experience of working within the area of specialty
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
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.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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