Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist post in the paediatric Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team at Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The work is high-quality nursing care for children and young people with sickle cell and other haemoglobinopathy disorders, across ambulatory care, in-patient, emergency and transition services. The service is growing under an NHS England sickle cell initiative, including expansion of apheresis, so the post includes helping that development. Fit depends on NMC registration as a children's nurse and a mentorship qualification, with prior specialty experience.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to children with sickle cell disease and other haemoglobinopathy disorders
- Enhance the nursing provision of the paediatric haemoglobinopathy service
- Support care across ambulatory care, in-patient and emergency department settings
- Support the transition of young people to adult services
- Liaise with local services and aspects of health and social care
- Take part in the expansion of the apheresis service for eligible children
What’s required
Qualifications
- Mentorship qualification
- BSc or 1st degree in a health-related subject, or equivalent qualification, training and experience in nursing
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a children's nurse
Experience
- Proven post-registration experience in paediatric nursing and the relevant specialty
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of teaching and assessing others in a clinical setting
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical, communication and organisational skills
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
- Understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice
- Evidence of leadership
- Ability to handle sensitive information
Other
- Enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to a specialist service
- Demonstrates Trust values
Nice to have
- Evidence of leadership development
- Haemoglobinopathies: Advancing Client Centred
- Knowledge of haemoglobinopathy disorders and apheresis, with comprehensive training provided if not held
What’s offered
- Support for flexible working
- Professional development and training offerings
- Educational opportunities
- Resources for staff emotional wellbeing and resilience
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
