Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nursing Specialist team for a new band 6 post to support the expanding apheresis service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust were granted Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (SHT) status in April 2019 and services an adult and paediatric haemoglobinopathy patient population of approximately 1,000 patients – one of the largest cohorts in the country.Joining an established Clinical Nurse Specialist team at LGT, you will develop clinical links with teams of the tertiary centres of KCH and GSTT when joint management of complex patients is required.The apheresis service is currently provided at the University Hospital Lewisham site; with expansion of the service, you will be expected to travel to the Queen Elizabeth site to deliver care.Approximately 20% of your work will be cross‑site; the majority (≈80%) will be on delivery of apheresis at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Main Duties of the JobProvide high‑quality specialist nursing support to the haemoglobinopathy services at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Responsible for all aspects of clinical care for patients undergoing apheresis – line management and day‑to‑day coordination of the service to optimise patient allocation and new referrals.Collaborate with the haematology multidisciplinary team, offering support, advice and formal education in caring for patients; act as an advisory contact for patients with haemoglobinopathy conditions.Contribute to service development, including clinical governance and audit, aligning with NHS England commissioning standards for SHTs and the 2018 Quality Standards for Health Services for People with Haemoglobin Disorders. About UsOur people are our greatest asset. We promote a culture of engagement, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We have four staff networks, an EDI team, and a suite of programmes and events that aim to advance representation, widen access, improve experience for staff with disability, enhance EDI literacy, and mainstream equality across the Trust. DetailsDate posted: 20 November 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: 6Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum plus HCAS (pro‑rata if part‑time)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑timeReference number: 197‑R‑UT7588Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH Job DescriptionIn line with the Trusts Annual Business Plan, you will work as part of a Specialist Team providing expert nursing practice and cost‑effective service to patients requiring routine and emergency care from outpatients through to discharge and home review. Under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist you will make clinical judgements involving assessment, planning and implementation of treatment, ensuring specialist patients and their carers have access to appropriate advice and support. ExpectationsWork with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance. Ensure equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow‑up care. Develop best practice and guidelines, collect data, use audit to improve practice, and implement recommendations from national audits and benchmarking. Demonstrate specialist knowledge, share with others, and support professional development.Use clinical judgement to manage caseload, promote patient participation in decision‑making, and maintain accurate records. Represent the Trust at meetings and contribute to training and development of clinical staff. Maintain equipment and resources efficiently and support service expansion. Person Specification – EssentialRegistered Nurse Level 1 RegisterDegree level qualification or equivalentTeaching and assessing qualificationMinimum two years post‑registration experienceExperience working within a multidisciplinary team and liaising with other agenciesAbility to work autonomously, good time‑management and prioritisation skillsExperience in using central/peripheral venous catheters (femoral lines, port‑a‑caths, intravenous cannula)Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skillsEffective decision‑making skills and knowledge of relevant NICE guidanceEvidence of continued professional development of self and other health‑care professionals Person Specification – DesirableCounselling courseSpecialist course in haemoglobinopathies at level 6 or abovePrevious experience in apheresisMentoring or teaching/assessing qualificationExperience in central/peripheral venous catheter accessIT skills/applications in Word, spreadsheet, power chart, Cerner/iCareKnowledge of research, audit and NICE guidance on haemoglobinopathies Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Employer DetailsLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustQueen Elizabeth HospitalStadium Road, London, SE18 4QHWebsite: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr