Band 7- Sickle Cell Clinical Nurse Specialist, Haematology

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Main area Medicine Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term/secondment duration
-31st Jan 2026- 31st Jan 2027) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2026 23:59

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Sickle Cell CNS, Band 7 to join our trust for a secondment until 31st January 2027. We’re looking for someone with interest to join our haematology team that will contribute to the development of the Trust as a clinically led organisation.

You will be working alongside consultants, registrars, senior nurses and have the opportunity to liaise with many healthcare professionals.

The post holder is expected to provide exceptional patient-centred care to sickle cell patients and advocate for carers when necessary. There will be ward-based care, MDT meetings, war rounds and HCC discussions. Experience with Sickle Cell patients is not an Essential Requirement. Some aspects of the Job Description are something the candidates should aspire to, acknowledging will be achieved after spending sometime in post under supervision of the Consultant Haematologist team.

The clinical nurse specialists would be expected to facilitate education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered nursing staff within the Nursing teams. They are also expected to work in partnership with different divisions to support knowledge and skills training and competencies.

You will be part of a friendly, committed team that strives continuously to improve what we do.

The post holder will have an all-round experience in a progressive environment, with the potential for individuals to develop a full range of skills in a teaching hospital.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Clinical

• Provide timely and effective assessment and triaging of patients presenting with sickle cell crisis, supporting and caring for patients whilst balancing their requirements with the Trust service provision and resources.
• Provide expert clinical advice, support and guidance for patients, carers and allied healthcare professionals involved in providing care for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Offer timely and appropriate clinical decision-making and interventions where appropriate and escalate as required.
• Work closely with haematologists, bed managers, ward managers and nurses to initiate timely admission and discharge planning. Facilitate nurse led discharges.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
• Promote good clinical practice in line with evidence-based guidelines and policies.
• To liaise with relevant A&E staff and other members of the MDT to optimise a smooth treatment pathway for patients in ambulatory care triage.
• Develop and run nurse led clinics.
• To contribute to the education of patients about their condition, enabling them to make informed choices.

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration
• Degree in Adult Nursing
• Adult Health Assessment Module or willingness to complete
• Masters in Hemoglobinopathies or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in Hemoglobinopathies (or equivalent) with consolidated specialist experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

• Advanced clinical assessment, reasoning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong…