Band 7- Sickle Cell Clinical Nurse Specialist, Haematology in Watford

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Band 7- Sickle Cell Clinical Nurse Specialist, Haematology

Band 7

Main area Medicine Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term/secondment duration -31st Jan 2026- 31st Jan 2027) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

18.75 hours per week Job ref 360-A-10856-A

Department name West Herts – General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £50,008 – £56,908 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Sickle Cell CNS, Band 7 to join our trust for a secondment until 31st January 2027. We’re looking for someone with interest to join our haematology team that will contribute to the development of the Trust as a clinically led organisation.

You will be working alongside consultants, registrars, senior nurses and have the opportunity to liaise with many healthcare professionals.

The post holder is expected to provide exceptional patient-centred care to sickle cell patients and advocate for carers when necessary. There will be ward-based care, MDT meetings, war rounds and HCC discussions. Experience with Sickle Cell patients is not an Essential Requirement. Some aspects of the Job Description are something the candidates should aspire to, acknowledging will be achieved after spending sometime in post under supervision of the Consultant Haematologist team.

Main duties of the job

The clinical nurse specialists would be expected to facilitate education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered nursing staff within the Nursing teams. They are also expected to work in partnership with different divisions to support knowledge and skills training and competencies.

You will be part of a friendly, committed team that strives continuously to improve what we do.

The post holder will have an all-round experience in a progressive environment, with the potential for individuals to develop a full range of skills in a teaching hospital.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick \”Member of the Armed Forces Community\” on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide timely and effective assessment and triaging of patients presenting with sickle cell crisis, supporting and caring for patients whilst balancing their requirements with the Trust service provision and resources.
• Provide expert clinical advice, support and guidance for patients, carers and allied healthcare professionals involved in providing care for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Offer timely and appropriate clinical decision-making and interventions where appropriate and escalate as required.
• Work closely with haematologists, bed managers, ward managers and nurses to initiate timely admission and discharge planning. Facilitate nurse led discharges.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
• Promote good clinical practice in line with evidence-based guidelines and policies.
• To liaise with relevant A&E staff and other members of the MDT to optimise a smooth treatment pathway for patients in ambulatory care triage.
• Develop and run nurse led clinics.
• To contribute to the education of patients about their condition, enabling them to make informed choices.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration
• Degree in Adult Nursing
• Adult Health Assessment Module or willingness to complete
• Masters in Hemoglobinopathies or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in Hemoglobinopathies (or equivalent) with consolidated specialist experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

• Advanced clinical assessment, reasoning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong understanding and ability to implement national and local guidelines relevant to rheumatology
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, develop, and mentor colleagues and students
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including delivering education to patients, carers, Haematology CNS, medical students, and other supporting staff
• Effective planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and judgement skills applied to clinical practice, service development, and audit.
• Proficient use of computer systems and clinical software.
• Knowledge of issues affecting Haematology nursing and ability to contribute to audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Experience in service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in assessing patients both face-to-face and remotely, providing advice and guidance via telephone or electronic means.
• Proven post-registration experience working within Haematology services.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to work autonomously and make independent clinical decisions with sickle cell patients.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Nicola Pelissero Job title Matron Email address Nicola.pelissero@nhs.net Telephone number 07776964280

If you have problems applying, contact

Address West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Recruitment Team Watford General Hosptial Vicarage Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HB Telephone 07815425420