Band 7 Haemophilia Clinical Nurse Specialist inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 29 APR 2024

They will act as a source of specialised advice and information for hospital-based staff and primary health care personnel on a regional basis.
Job summary

The Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre & Thrombosis Unit is a specialist comprehensive care centre for haemophilia and related disorders and a service for thrombotic conditions including anticoagulation management.

We are looking for a clinical nurse specialist for haemophilia who will practice at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality care. Working with a multidisciplinary specialist team, the person we are looking for will be an experienced nurse who is able to enhance the advancement of practice in the care of individuals and families affected by haemophilia and related inherited bleeding disorders. Ideally you will have experience in this field but we would consider an applicant with a high level of expertise in another area who could respond to intensive education. Your experience might include work at clinical nurse specialist level and/or work with chronic health conditions.

The work setting will be mainly out-patient and day-care within the Centre from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, along with some continuing specialist nursing care for in-patients. Following training and competency assessment the postholder will also join a rotation for Saturdays, holding a bleep from 9am to 12:45 providing specialist haemophilia support for in-patients and A&E attenders.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact

Elsa Aradom

Lead Nurse for Haemophilia & Haematology

Main duties of the job

The post involves the provision of expert assessment and management of care for patients with haemophilia and related inherited bleeding disorders and their families. Working with adolescents and adults, the postholder will manage a nursing caseload within the day care setting of the Haemophilia Centre and continuing into the community. They will have a community liaison and outreach role within the multidisciplinary team in educating and supporting families post diagnosis and at different life-stages and in supporting management of episodes of care in other healthcare settings such as district general hospitals and specialised surgical units.

They will act as a source of specialised advice and information for hospital-based staff and primary health care personnel on a regional basis. The postholder will also be responsible for the supervision and training of junior staff and in the absence of the Lead Nurse, for the nursing management of the Centre.

About us

In return for your commitment to your role, we are offering a variety of benefits, including:o Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including appropriate leadership courses.o Individually tailored career development pathways.o Nurseries and childcare vouchers (at Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free sites).o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool.o Working with supportive, friendly and innovative teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
  • To provide an expert nursing service within the specialty by receiving direct referrals and using an advanced level of holistic planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • To ensure a continuity of care that is extended to patients in their home This may include home, school and workplace visits.
  • To act in a consultancy role where patients are admitted to other healthcare facilities for an episode of care, e.g a specialised surgical unit.
  • To ensure all clinical and administrative policies are adhered to.
  • To carry a delegated workload using an in depth knowledge of the patient group.
  • To provide care for patients with complex physiological and psychological needs.
  • To contribute to the genetic counselling work of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
  • To act as a role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team.
  • To audit and review existing protocols and develop further guidelines / protocols at a local and national level in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
  • To be accountable for the accurate recording of all clotting factor concentrate treatment supplied and used in the course of own practice.
  • To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
  • To undertake haemophilia nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics .
  • To work autonomously to deliver specialist haemophilia clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patients group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
  • To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for patients with haemophilia and other bleeding conditions.
  • To contribute to training and education within haemophilia specialist areas , as well as inpatient ward, A&E other community services
  • To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in audits.
  • To act as a visible haemophilia role model and expert practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
  • To provide an expert nursing service within the specialty by receiving direct referrals and using an advanced level of holistic planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • To ensure a continuity of care that is extended to patients in their home This may include home, school and workplace visits.
  • To act in a consultancy role where patients are admitted to other healthcare facilities for an episode of care, e.g a specialised surgical unit.
  • To ensure all clinical and administrative policies are adhered to.
  • To carry a delegated workload using an in depth knowledge of the patient group.
  • To provide care for patients with complex physiological and psychological needs.
  • To contribute to the genetic counselling work of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
  • To act as a role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team.
  • To audit and review existing protocols and develop further guidelines / protocols at a local and national level in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
  • To be accountable for the accurate recording of all clotting factor concentrate treatment supplied and used in the course of own practice.
  • To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
  • To undertake haemophilia nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics .
  • To work autonomously to deliver specialist haemophilia clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patients group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
  • To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for patients with haemophilia and other bleeding conditions.
  • To contribute to training and education within haemophilia specialist areas , as well as inpatient ward, A&E other community services
  • To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in audits.
  • To act as a visible haemophilia role model and expert practitioner.
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching Qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in a Haematology
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Undertaken nurse led clinics
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable

  • Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Expert specialist skills for the post
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching Qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in a Haematology
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Undertaken nurse led clinics
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable

  • Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Expert specialist skills for the post
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond street,

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website
Job summary

The Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre & Thrombosis Unit is a specialist comprehensive care centre for haemophilia and related disorders and a service for thrombotic conditions including anticoagulation management.

We are looking for a clinical nurse specialist for haemophilia who will practice at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality care. Working with a multidisciplinary specialist team, the person we are looking for will be an experienced nurse who is able to enhance the advancement of practice in the care of individuals and families affected by haemophilia and related inherited bleeding disorders. Ideally you will have experience in this field but we would consider an applicant with a high level of expertise in another area who could respond to intensive education. Your experience might include work at clinical nurse specialist level and/or work with chronic health conditions.

The work setting will be mainly out-patient and day-care within the Centre from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, along with some continuing specialist nursing care for in-patients. Following training and competency assessment the postholder will also join a rotation for Saturdays, holding a bleep from 9am to 12:45 providing specialist haemophilia support for in-patients and A&E attenders.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact

Elsa Aradom

Lead Nurse for Haemophilia & Haematology

Main duties of the job

The post involves the provision of expert assessment and management of care for patients with haemophilia and related inherited bleeding disorders and their families. Working with adolescents and adults, the postholder will manage a nursing caseload within the day care setting of the Haemophilia Centre and continuing into the community. They will have a community liaison and outreach role within the multidisciplinary team in educating and supporting families post diagnosis and at different life-stages and in supporting management of episodes of care in other healthcare settings such as district general hospitals and specialised surgical units.

They will act as a source of specialised advice and information for hospital-based staff and primary health care personnel on a regional basis. The postholder will also be responsible for the supervision and training of junior staff and in the absence of the Lead Nurse, for the nursing management of the Centre.

About us

In return for your commitment to your role, we are offering a variety of benefits, including:o Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including appropriate leadership courses.o Individually tailored career development pathways.o Nurseries and childcare vouchers (at Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free sites).o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool.o Working with supportive, friendly and innovative teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
  • To provide an expert nursing service within the specialty by receiving direct referrals and using an advanced level of holistic planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • To ensure a continuity of care that is extended to patients in their home This may include home, school and workplace visits.
  • To act in a consultancy role where patients are admitted to other healthcare facilities for an episode of care, e.g a specialised surgical unit.
  • To ensure all clinical and administrative policies are adhered to.
  • To carry a delegated workload using an in depth knowledge of the patient group.
  • To provide care for patients with complex physiological and psychological needs.
  • To contribute to the genetic counselling work of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
  • To act as a role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team.
  • To audit and review existing protocols and develop further guidelines / protocols at a local and national level in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
  • To be accountable for the accurate recording of all clotting factor concentrate treatment supplied and used in the course of own practice.
  • To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
  • To undertake haemophilia nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics .
  • To work autonomously to deliver specialist haemophilia clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patients group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
  • To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for patients with haemophilia and other bleeding conditions.
  • To contribute to training and education within haemophilia specialist areas , as well as inpatient ward, A&E other community services
  • To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in audits.
  • To act as a visible haemophilia role model and expert practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities

The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
  • To provide an expert nursing service within the specialty by receiving direct referrals and using an advanced level of holistic planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of care.
  • To ensure a continuity of care that is extended to patients in their home This may include home, school and workplace visits.
  • To act in a consultancy role where patients are admitted to other healthcare facilities for an episode of care, e.g a specialised surgical unit.
  • To ensure all clinical and administrative policies are adhered to.
  • To carry a delegated workload using an in depth knowledge of the patient group.
  • To provide care for patients with complex physiological and psychological needs.
  • To contribute to the genetic counselling work of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
  • To act as a role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team.
  • To audit and review existing protocols and develop further guidelines / protocols at a local and national level in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
  • To be accountable for the accurate recording of all clotting factor concentrate treatment supplied and used in the course of own practice.
  • To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
  • To undertake haemophilia nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics .
  • To work autonomously to deliver specialist haemophilia clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patients group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
  • To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for patients with haemophilia and other bleeding conditions.
  • To contribute to training and education within haemophilia specialist areas , as well as inpatient ward, A&E other community services
  • To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in audits.
  • To act as a visible haemophilia role model and expert practitioner.
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching Qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in a Haematology
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Undertaken nurse led clinics
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable

  • Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Expert specialist skills for the post
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Teaching Qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in a Haematology
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Undertaken nurse led clinics
  • Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
  • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable

  • Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Expert specialist skills for the post
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond street,

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website


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