Adult Nurse - Haemoglobinopathies Ambulatory Care and Triage - Band 5

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Adult Nurse to join their innovative team in London. This role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with sickle cell disease in a dynamic environment. You'll be at the forefront of a new service that emphasizes triage and patient assessment, ensuring compassionate care for those in distress. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient experiences and fostering a diverse workplace where your contributions will truly make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and excel within a leading NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and at least 6 months acute hospital experience.
• Accredited in physical assessment/triage.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a new service for sickle cell patients.
• Support the development of a high-quality sickle cell service.

Skills

Effective nursing care

Communication skills

Triage skills

Collaborative multidisciplinary team working

Education

First-level Registered Nurse or Midwife

BSc or Master's level education

Job description

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Adult Nurse - Haemoglobinopathies Ambulatory Care and Triage - Band 5, London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 to work within this service.

The successful applicants will provide effective nursing care within a new service, working alongside the emergency department and the haemoglobinopathy service. The unit will provide triage, assessment, and care delivery to Sickle Cell patients presenting to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department. The role requires enthusiasm, drive, organization, and a willingness to learn.

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.
Barts Health NHS Trust has been designated as a Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre for sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, and other rare inherited anaemias. The Royal London Hospital is the host site within the Trust, and this post, based at the Royal London, offers an exciting opportunity to join the team.
In response to the APPG report, the postholder will play an important role in managing patients with sickle cell disease requiring acute day case care. They will provide excellent customer care, including communicating with distressed and anxious patients and relatives with tact and empathy, maintaining the professional image of the Trust at all times.

You should be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate, and an excellent communicator. This role is ideal for anyone wishing to make a difference to patients' experience.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are entering an exciting new era of improvement to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we are focused on continually improving services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care and ensure patients receive care in the right place at the right time. We also strive to be an outstanding place to work, with our WeCare values guiding our teamwork and culture.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines necessary qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached documents for details.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• First-level Registered Nurse or Midwife (with NMC registration)
• At least 6 months experience in an acute hospital setting
• Physical assessment / triage accreditation
• BSc or Master's level education or working towards it

Experience

• Evidence of patient clinical care and collaborative multidisciplinary team working
• Experience managing acute sickle cell crisis pain
• Experience working within the specialty area