About this role
Job summary
Do you have the clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to make a real difference for people living with bleeding disorders?We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Haemophilia Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Nottingham University Hospitals' Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre.
About the roleYou'll play a central role in delivering specialist nursing care, education, and support to adults and children with haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Working closely with consultants, physiotherapists, psychosocial and laboratory teams, you'll provide expert clinical advice, coordinate care, and empower patients and families to self-manage their condition where appropriate.
About youWe're looking for an NMC registered adult nurse, with significant post-registration experience. You'll have excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Experience in bleeding disorders is desirable but not essential -- we'll provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Be the first point of contact for patients needing support or clinical advice.
- Administer intravenous and subcutaneous treatments, monitoring response and participating in devising treatment plans.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics as well as nurse led telephone clinics for paediatrics and adults.
- Perform phlebotomy including specialist blood tests where required, and support patients to learn to self-administer their intravenous or subcutaneous medications.
- Advocate for patients when receiving care from other specialist teams ensuring effective documentation and dissemination of information.
- Work in partnership with patients and families to initiate effective prophylaxis and facilitate optimal independence and self-management.
- Liaise with a variety of professionals to ensure all surgical or invasive procedures for patients with bleeding disorders are effectively coordinated, treatment administered as required, and monitoring bloods obtained. Provide education to ward staff and support patient journey throughout.
- Provide formal and informal education to patients and staff
- Contribute to MDT meetings, team formulation meetings, and educational or complex case discussions
- Work collaboratively with all members of the team to identify new ways of working that ensure high quality of care is delivered
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
Job description Job responsibilities
Role specifics
The core hours of the haemophilia service are Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 but flexibility is crucial as early starts and late finishes are at times essential to support planned patient surgeries or emergencies.
You will be a car owner and driver.
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description attached
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Current registration with appropriate specialist body Teaching and assessing qualification / have completed teaching and assessing supervisor training Diploma or degree in nursing or health related studies or equivalent experience
Desirable
Formal leadership/management training Research training /experience
Physical skills Essential
Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Ability to work without supervision within scope of practice and manage own workload; effective time management
Desirable
competent in venepuncture and cannulation Competent in CVL management including portacaths
Specific role requirements Essential
Must be a car driver/owner
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience in appropriate clinical setting Can demonstrate professional autonomy and effective decision making skills when managing caseload, seeking support when appropriate Ability to manage clinical area/ward efficiently and effectively Understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
Experience of working with patients with bleeding disorders Experience of audit or research within the clinical area Evidence of teaching
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Leadership experience Experience of supporting service development initiatives
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place Supportive role in the successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting speciality and it's implications for practice
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within an unpredictable working environment
Desirable
Initiate changes in practice
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals - Based at QMC campus but covers cross site and community
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)