Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist interested in haemoglobinopathies to join our Haematology teams cross site. 

This is a great opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership and practice at an advanced level, demonstrating autonomy and clinical decision making in the coordination of care across inpatient, emergency and outpatient services. 

You will work as a highly specialised member of the haematology team and will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality haemoglobinopathy service across the trust. 

Previous experience in haemoglobinopathy is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.  You must have a strong desire and interest in developing your clinical skills in caring for and coordinating care for this group of patients. 

Main duties of the job

• To assess and provide specialised, individualised care and support to patients with haemoglobinopathy disorders and their families/carers.
• To have the skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of haemoglobinopathy patients and provide highly specialist advice concerning the care of this group of patients.
• To be a key point of contact, offering expert advice, practical and emotional support to patients and their families/carers. 
• To work closely with haematology consultants, other healthcare professionals, the patient and their families/carers to ensure coordinated care and smooth transition between different care settings.
• To promote and be responsible for the ongoing development of a high-quality haemoglobinopathy service across the trust.
• To be responsible for the planning of the haemoglobinopathy nursing service provision including the planning and running of nurse led clinics.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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