Clinical Nurse specialist Haemoglobinopathies (Adult)

OverviewThis is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading haemoglobino pathy services in the country at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post will form part of an established team of Clinical Nurse Specialists located mainly at Hammersmith site supporting adult and TYA (teen and young adults) services trust wide and Northwest London hospitals.

You will need to have haematology nursing experience, and ideally some of this should include working in the speciality as a junior sister or in a specialist nursing role directly involved in the management of patients with haemoglobin disorders. The post requires exceptional organisational skills, managing a patient caseload, working autonomously and as part of the wider MDT. Successful candidates must be highly motivated and forward thinking nurses who are interested in positively influencing clinical pathways for patients with Haemoglobinopathies. We are committed to the professional development of our staff and provide a variety of educational/training opportunities essential for the role. We view this investment in staff to develop the required specialist knowledge base and skill set as essential to deliver high standards of patient care and positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

To work as autonomous practitioners providing specialist nursing advice, care and support, facilitating high quality, individualised care to patients and those important to them.

To provide support to inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets and initiatives.

Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for adult patients and their carers with a diagnosis of an inherited haemoglobinopathy being assessed, co-ordinated or cared for within ICHNT and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other health agencies.

To perform an effective role within the MDT linking with relevant healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of patients in the community or in their local healthcare setting.

To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within ICHT and externally.

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BenefitsBenefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Additional informationWe are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

DetailsDate posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-SCCS-2027

Job locations: Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS

Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person SpecificationEducation / qualifications

Requires NMC registration on relevant part of register

Minimum of first degree, and post registration courses (CPD) relevant to clinical specialty

Has obtained/working towards Masters qualification or relevant masters level experience in the specialist area

Certificate / post registration qualification in haemoglobinopathy patient care

Working towards physical assessment and non medical prescribing at level 7

Desirable

Leadership course

Communication skills training

Counselling certificate

Clinical assessment and history taking

Proven track record as specialist, with extensive professional portfolio of publication, conference presentation, research and clinical audit

Experience

Has significant post registration experience, with experience in the specialty as either junior specialty role or team leader/ ward manager role

Experience in managing patients relevant to the specialty area

Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Teaching experience

Clinical incident investigation experience

Experience in people management and improving the patient experience

Desirable

Presented research posters or abstracts

Experience of undertaking surveys/audits

Skills / knowledge / abilities

Good team worker

Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team

Proven teaching and assessing skills

Advanced practice skills

Evidence of applying current research to practice

In depth knowledge of specialty and use of evidence-based practice

Demonstrate the ability to collate and analyse complex written information

Desirable

Conflict resolution skills

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and UK requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS may be required 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 other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance and related notes. Skilled worker applicants may need to provide criminal records from countries of residence as specified by applicable guidance.

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

Employer detailsEmployer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS

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