Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialist

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialist, providing high-quality care for children with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. Collaborate with specialist teams to improve health outcomes and address health inequalities in community settings.

Qualifications

• NMC registration, sub-part one children.
• Experience working with children with Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia, or other haemoglobinopathies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing support for children with haemoglobinopathy disorders.
• Develop and deliver a high-quality community-based haemoglobinopathy service.

Skills

Clinical skills in patient assessment

Care planning

Care implementation

Mentoring and assessment skills

Child protection training

Education

Masters or postgraduate qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

Join our community nursing services as a Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist. This new role supports both community and hospital services at MMUH.

As part of the Haemoglobinopathy improvement programme, we seek a passionate Community Haemoglobinopathy Nurse to collaborate with specialist teams and community services, serving children with sickle cell and thalassaemia across our region.

Are you committed to making a difference, improving service provision, and addressing health inequalities through prevention and health promotion to enhance health outcomes?

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and support specialist/non-specialist haemoglobinopathy services in the community.

The post holder will contribute to delivering and developing high-quality haemoglobinopathy services in collaboration with the teams, providing care at home and in hospital as needed to ensure standards and equity of care.

Main duties of the job

Work with haemoglobinopathy teams across the West Midlands to develop and deliver a high-quality community-based haemoglobinopathy service, caring for children with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in various settings to improve standards and equity of care.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves a diverse population in Birmingham and the Black Country. We are a friendly, welcoming organization committed to caring for our patients, population, and staff.

Our values—Ambition, Respect, and Compassion—guide our work and interactions, reflecting our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Our purpose is to improve the life chances and health outcomes of our community, inspiring us daily to be more than just a healthcare provider. We aim to create a workplace where staff feel they belong, are happy, safe, and can develop their careers. Learn more about our ambitions and people plans on the SWB website.

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist nursing support to ensure high-quality care for children and young people with haemoglobinopathy disorders in both acute and community settings.

Person Specification

Experience

• NMC registration, sub-part one children
• Experience working with children with Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia, or other haemoglobinopathies
• Continuous professional development, ideally at Masters or postgraduate level
• Significant clinical experience and specialist knowledge in haemoglobinopathies
• Management experience ensuring clinical outcomes
• Experience in staff recruitment and retention
• Clinical skills in patient assessment, care planning, and care implementation
• Provision of specialist advice and education to staff, students, and patients
• Experience leading or participating in research and clinical audits
• Experience in service improvement and development within haemoglobinopathy care

Qualifications

• Mentoring and assessment skills
• Child protection training at level 3
• Clinical leadership training
• Masters or postgraduate qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing

Other

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Matron - Community Children's Nursing Service

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata