Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS Red Cell Disorders | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist to focus on non-malignant hematology, particularly red cell disorders. This role involves providing specialist care, conducting red cell exchange transfusions, and supporting community-based services. You will collaborate with primary care teams and lead initiatives to ensure high-quality patient management and education. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives, and applications are encouraged before the closing date of January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist nursing care for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Ability to conduct manual and automated red cell exchange transfusions.
• Capable of leading patient education and monitoring in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients with sickle cell disease across all three hospital sites.
• Perform automated red cell exchange transfusions (ARCET) as per protocols.
• Support and lead the hydroxycarbamide clinic, ensuring patient adherence and education.
• Deliver community-based care and conduct patient assessments.

Skills

Sickle cell disease management

Community-based care

Patient education

Holistic care planning

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Role

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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026