Job summary In response to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report "No One's Listening" Barts Health will pilot an urgent emergency care bypass model. We are seeking to appoint a team of staff to work within the service. The successful applicants will be providing effective nursing care within a new service and will work alongside the emergency department and the haemoglinopathy service. The unit will provide triage, assessment, and care delivery to Sickle Cell patients who present to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department. As such the role requires a high level of enthusiasm, drive, organisation and a willingness to learn. For further information please contact Senior Nurse Hayley Smith h.smith15nhs.net Main duties of the job In conjunction with the haemoglobinopathies teams across Barts Health NHS Trust the post holder will be support the ongoing development and delivery of a high quality sickle cell service across the Trust.Barts Health NHS Trust has been designated as a Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre for sickle cell disease, thalassaemia and other rare inherited anaemias. The Royal London Hospital is the host site within the Trust and this post, based at the Royal London provides an exciting opportunity to join the team.In response to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report "No One's Listening" Barts Health will pilot an urgent emergency care bypass model.The postholder will play an important role in the management of people with sickle cell disease presenting to the Royal London Hospital who require acute day case care.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 and passionate and an excellent communicator. This role is also ideal for anyone who wishes to make a difference to patients' experience. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc. Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-6974921RLH Job locations The Royal London Hospital The Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential First level Registered nurse or midwife (with the NMC). Minimum 18 months experience of working in an acute hospital setting at band 5 Previous teaching or mentoring Desirable Physical assessment / triage accreditation BSc or Masters level education or working towards it Relevant educational/ training qualification/certificate/experience Mentorship Course Experience Essential Evidence of patient clinical care and of collaborative multidisciplinary team working Experience of acute sickle cell crisis pain management Desirable Experience of working within the area of specialty Skills Essential Clinical leadership skills Decision making Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to lead the nursing team in service improvement Ability to identify how to manage risk and help others manage risk Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and non verbal Cannulation, venepuncture skills Competence in word/database related PC packages (Excel) Desirable Competent in EPR/ cerner Millenium Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential First level Registered nurse or midwife (with the NMC). Minimum 18 months experience of working in an acute hospital setting at band 5 Previous teaching or mentoring Desirable Physical assessment / triage accreditation BSc or Masters level education or working towards it Relevant educational/ training qualification/certificate/experience Mentorship Course Experience Essential Evidence of patient clinical care and of collaborative multidisciplinary team working Experience of acute sickle cell crisis pain management Desirable Experience of working within the area of specialty Skills Essential Clinical leadership skills Decision making Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to lead the nursing team in service improvement Ability to identify how to manage risk and help others manage risk Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and non verbal Cannulation, venepuncture skills Competence in word/database related PC packages (Excel) Desirable Competent in EPR/ cerner Millenium 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address The Royal London Hospital The Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)