Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS Red Cell Disorders

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist focusing on red cell disorders. The role encompasses providing specialist care for sickle cell disease, conducting Automated Red Cell Exchange Transfusions, and leading the Hydroxycarbamide clinic. Ideal candidates should possess NMC Registration, relevant post-qualification certificates, and proven competence in IV medication. This full-time position offers an annual salary of £47,810, contributing to a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC as a nurse.
• Experience in haemoglobinopathy patient care.
• Competency in administering IV medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Perform Automated Red Cell Exchange Transfusions.
• Lead the Hydroxycarbamide clinic with patient education.

Skills

NMC Registration

Administer IV medicine

Written communication skills

Education

Certificate/Post qualification in haemoglobinopathy patient care

Post graduate CPD modules or M/Phil/PhD in relevant subject

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS Red Cell Disorders

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives?

We're looking for a dedicated Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly team, focusing on non-malignant hematology, with a special emphasis on red cell disorders.

This exciting role is based at Basildon Hospital, but you'll also play a key part in supporting red cell disorder services across other MSE sites. You'll work closely with primary care teams and even review patients in the community - helping us deliver outstanding care where it matters most.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing care for patients with sickle cell disease across all three hospital sites within the Trust, ensuring equitable service delivery.

Perform Automated Red Cell Exchange Transfusions (ARCET) for both elective and emergency cases, as per Trust protocols and national guidelines.

Participate in the rota for manual red cell exchange transfusions, ensuring timely and safe delivery of treatment where ARCET is not feasible.

Support and lead the Hydroxycarbamide clinic, including monitoring, education, titration, and adherence counselling for patients on disease-modifying therapies.

Deliver high-quality community-based care, including home reviews, patient education, early intervention, and liaison with primary care and community services.

Conduct specialist assessments and reviews of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring holistic and person-centred care planning.

Act as a point of contact for patients and families, providing expert advice and support regarding sickle cell disease management and treatment options.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Certificate/Post qualification in haemoglobinopathy patient care
• Is working towards post graduate CPD modules or M/Phil/PhD in relevant subject to role.
• Proven track record as specialist, with extensive professional portfolio of publication, research and critical audi

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven written communication skills demonstrated by minimal spelling and grammatical errors
• Competent to administer IV medicine

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)