Job Summary

An 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 Job

Provide 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 Us

Our 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.

Details

• Date posted: 20 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum plus HCAS (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 197‑R‑UT7588
• Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH

Job Description

In 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.

Expectations

Work 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 – Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Register
• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Minimum two years post‑registration experience
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously, good time‑management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in using central/peripheral venous catheters (femoral lines, port‑a‑caths, intravenous cannula)
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective decision‑making skills and knowledge of relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health‑care professionals

Person Specification – Desirable

• Counselling course
• Specialist course in haemoglobinopathies at level 6 or above
• Previous experience in apheresis
• Mentoring or teaching/assessing qualification
• Experience in central/peripheral venous catheter access
• IT skills/applications in Word, spreadsheet, power chart, Cerner/iCare
• Knowledge of research, audit and NICE guidance on haemoglobinopathies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH
Website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/