Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 23 months
The Haemoglobinopathy CNS is a key role within the Red Cell service, and the post-holder will operate independently, but based within the wider Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, co-ordinating the care of patients throughout their whole life as well as supporting the clinical and research activities of the team. The post-holder will play an active part in developing the service, supporting and preparing for Peer Review, and ensuring that it is patient-centred, safe, efficient and in line with national standards.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
As post holder you will liaise with other hospitals to co-ordinate care of shared patients, disseminating clinical protocols and providing education and support and liaising within the community. The CNS is a specialist educational resource and will be expected to facilitate the professional development of nurses throughout the Trust and Network as well as training staff in manual exchange. You will also support the key research activities of the team. Key working relationships are with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support staff.
As post holder you will manage and co-ordinate clinical follow-up programmes, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will act as a key-worker for patients, families and facilitate transition between child, adolescent and adult services. You will take a leading role in setting up nurse-led clinics in this area. You will be expected to have an in-depth understanding of the apheresis process and treatment aims. You will also have an understanding and knowledge of potential medical and psychological needs of children, young people and adults with haemoglobinopathy conditions.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Shaw Job title: Matron Email address: tracy.shaw@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 647509
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