Haemoglobinopathy Liaison Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a dynamic nurse for a liaison role in the Haemoglobinopathy team. The position involves providing care for patients with sickle cell and thalassaemia conditions, with responsibilities including inpatient and outpatient support. Candidates must have strong communication skills, relevant nursing qualifications, and a full UK driving license. Competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with haemoglobinopathy conditions.
• Post registration experience in an acute setting.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients during inpatient stays and deliver day treatments.
• Visit patients in their homes to deliver holistic care.
• Coordinate and participate in regional MDTs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent in venepuncture

Cannulation

Use of CVADs

Teaching

Counselling

Prescribing qualifications

Education

First level nurse

ENB 998 (teaching and assessing)

SLAIP, D32 or D33 or equivalent course

Job description

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join the Haemoglobinopathy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we look forward to a new working model of integrating community and hospital Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service.

The team is looking for a friendly and dynamic nurse to join the team in a liaison nurse role, an integral part in facilitating the transition between paediatric services, but increasingly bridging the gap between hospital and home too.

We are looking for someone with experience of caring for people with haemoglobinopathy conditions or awareness of the challenges they face. You will need to have excellent communication skills, and be competent in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of CVADs. Teaching, counselling or prescribing qualifications are desirable but a willingness to develop is essential. We look forward to working with you and helping you to fulfil your potential both professionally and academically.

Main Duties

All aspects of care of the haemoglobinopathy patient: screening and counselling on diagnosis.

Clinically supporting patients with their well being in an outpatient setting but also supporting during inpatient stays, delivering day treatments and managing the unwell patient.

Coordinating and participating in regional MDTs, teaching and raising awareness throughout hospital and community.

This role involves visiting patients in their own homes to deliver a holistic approach to care. As it requires working within the community, a full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential.

About Us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term, Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 381-ME-7346942

Job locations: SWB NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Job Responsibilities

For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Lead Nurse Amanda Tembedza ([e-mail]) or Matron Sarah Wiltshire ([e-mail]).

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Post registration experience in an acute setting
• Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives
• Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment
• Experience of audit initiatives and other quality initiatives
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
• Experience and evidence in implementing and managing change
• Evidence of implementing research‑based practice

Experience – Desirable

• Relevant haemoglobinopathy experience
• Care of patients with chronic illnesses
• Experience of liaison or community work
• Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake should the role demand this

Qualifications – Essential

• First level nurse
• ENB 998 (teaching and assessing) SLAIP, D32 or D33 or equivalent course
• Venepuncture and Central Venous access device competence

Qualifications – Desirable

• Haemoglobinopathy course
• Leadership course

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.