Job summary Paediatric Haemoglobinopathies Nurse Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity Full/Part-time hours (up to 37.5 per week) We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse with a keen interest in haemoglobinopathies (Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia). As part of the London Sickle Cell improvement programme, we are want to recruit an empathetic individual to join the specialist acute and community team, working with the sickle cell and thalassaemia population across the borough of Croydon. If you think you can make a difference and help to improve service provision, this could be your opportunity. The role will predominantly focus on health promotion and prevention in order to improve the health outcomes for our service users. This is a good opportunity for you to showcase your skills and knowledge, to support the provision of specialist/non-specialist Haemoglobinopathy services in our community. Interview date: TBC Main duties of the job Working in an experienced team of specialist doctors and nurses across the borough of Croydon, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality haemoglobinopathies service in the Community. The postholder will help to provide care and support, to individuals and families with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in the home and in hospital. The aim is to improve standards of care. Key duties: Provision of clinical and advisory support to individuals with haemoglobinopathies as part of an integrated specialist team. Contribute to the development and review of nursing/MDT protocols and care plans. Ensure reviewed documents are shared with service users, their families and stakeholders in the Trust, the community and the HCC Network. Work in partnership with service users and families to develop and implement programmes of care. Deliver advice to support health promotion, improved quality of life and prevent illness. Utilise specialist skills during assessment and interpretation of acute and chronic conditions. Escalate concerns when appropriate. Offer guidance, support and clinical oversight post discharge. Provide teaching/training on Haemoglobinopathy nursing issues. Develop close working relationships with other health and allied colleagues in primary, secondary, social care and relevant agencies, to enhance continuity of care for affected individuals and families. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for. Date posted 27 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 199-6605856-MC Job locations CHS London Road 530 Croydon CR7 7YE Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for all details regarding this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for all details regarding this position. Person Specification Qualifications and experinence Essential Registered nurse qualification Holds or working towards relevant post-registration Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent Minimum of 2 years' experience in Experience in caring for patients with haemoglobinopathies. Desirable Relevant post registration qualification in haemoglobinopathies Knowledge, skills and ability Essential Knowledge and understanding of patients with sickle cell-disease and thalassaemia and blood disorders Cannulation and phlebotomy skills Ability to adapt to a changing environment Person Specification Qualifications and experinence Essential Registered nurse qualification Holds or working towards relevant post-registration Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent Minimum of 2 years' experience in Experience in caring for patients with haemoglobinopathies. Desirable Relevant post registration qualification in haemoglobinopathies Knowledge, skills and ability Essential Knowledge and understanding of patients with sickle cell-disease and thalassaemia and blood disorders Cannulation and phlebotomy skills Ability to adapt to a changing environment 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address CHS London Road 530 Croydon CR7 7YE Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)