Job summary
In conjunction with the haemoglobinopathies team across Kings College NHS foundation Trust, the post holder will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of a high quality haemoglobinopathies service across the Trust.
Kings College NHS Foundation Trust has been designated as a Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre for sickle cell disease, thalassaemia and other rare inherited anaemias. The postholder will be an experienced nurse leader and responsible for triaging sickle cell patients presenting to Kings College NHS Foundation Trust, coordinating the most appropriate location for their care across inpatient, emergency, and day care settings.
They will provide clinical leadership and practice at an advanced level, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision making. They will be expected to provide excellent customer care for patients, which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy, ensuring the professional image of the Trust is maintained at all times. You should be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate, and an excellent communicator. This role is also ideal for anyone who wishes to make a difference to patients' experience whilst supporting and collaborating with the wider team structure to improve patient experience.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide timely and effective assessment and triaging of patients presenting with sickle cell crisis, supporting and caring for patients.
2. Provide timely and effective assessment and triaging of patients with Thalassaemia.
3. Support the care of adolescents transferring to and accessing the adult Haemoglobinopathies service.
4. Provide expert clinical advice, support, and guidance for patients, carers, and allied healthcare professionals involved in providing care for patients with sickle cell disease and Thalassaemia.
5. Offer timely and appropriate clinical decision-making and interventions where appropriate and escalate as required.
6. Work closely with haematologists, bed managers, ward managers, and nurses to initiate timely admission and discharge planning.
7. Facilitate nurse-led discharges.
8. Act as a role model and clinical resource, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
9. To liaise with relevant A&E staff and other members of the MDT to optimize a smooth treatment pathway for patients in ambulatory care triage.
10. Develop and run nurse-led clinics, i.e., Hydroxycarbamide/iron chelation.
11. Support Apheresis in performing emergency procedures as clinically required.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum including HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-CAX-6848796-B
Job locations
King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* First level Registered nurse or midwife (with the NMC).
* Educated to Degree level or above
* Relevant post-registration qualification or evidence of professional development
Desirable
* Masters Qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Evidence of clinical leadership of patient clinical care and of collaborative multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of acute sickle cell crisis pain management
* Experience of data collection for audits, analysing data and delivering presentations
Desirable
* Evidence of management of change, leadership and development of services
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the clinical aspects of the job
* Cannulation, venepuncture skills
Desirable
* Apheresis 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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