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Children & Young Persons (CYP) Haemophilia CNS Band 7
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 153-SP06824
Job summary
We have the opportunity to advertise for a Children & Young Persons Haemophilia and bleeding disorder clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to join our expanding Haemostasis Team within UHD. There is an ambition for UHD to become a bleeding disorder comprehensive care centre which will exemplify the high standard of care provided at the Trust. The service cares for patients of all ages including children, and provides cover for the whole of Dorset. Currently UHD is part of a Southern Haemophilia Network with our comprehensive care centre based in Basingstoke.
This role will work alongside our current Haemophilia CNS across Poole and Bournemouth sites and haematology consultants and is a fixed term contract for 2 years.
We are looking for an experienced paediatric trained nurse who has experience working with bleeding disorders and is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.
Interview: 20th October
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive specialist service toourchildrenand young people as well as our adult patients withhaemophilia andotherbleeding disorders.
Provide expert care, specialistadviceand support (financial, social, and psychological) to patients withbleeding disorders, their families, and carers.
Include a holistic patient assessment,planningand implementing specialist care.
Actas the key worker for patients from investigation toinitialdiagnosis and throughout the whole pathway to ensure coordination and continuity of care.
Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including members of the Primary Health Care Team, to provide specialist nursing knowledge andexpertise
Bepassionate about providing high-quality care, have a keen interest in haematology, andpossessexcellent communication skills along with the knowledge and skills to be able to support patients through their pathways.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This current children's service has a planned move from Poolesite to Bournemouthsite in 2027.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SP06824
Job locations
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work ismainly anoutpatient-basedservice(across both RoyalBournemouth& Poole Hospitals)including care within routine clinics, emergency walk ins to the haematology day unit/ Childrens Assessment unit and community visits. There will also be a need to provide care and support for in-patients.
Be availabledailyto support patients throughthe pathway
Develop and deliver a coordinated specialist service for patients, involving direct clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Arrange andfacilitatediscussions at multi-disciplinary team meetings toestablisheffective management plans for patients
Liaise with GPs
Serve as a specialist resource, offering advice and support to healthcare professionals and others involved in patient care
Assess the complex needs of patients and their families/carers, planning, implementing, and evaluatingappropriate careprograms. This includes communicating sensitive informationregardingdiagnosisandtreatment options
Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and their families/carers throughout thepathwayjourney, ensuring effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Ensure the availability of specialist information for patients and their families/carers
Ensure clinical practice is effective, evidence-based, and focused on improving care quality and patient outcomes, with measurable standards and results
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Recognise and address ethical dilemmas in care, advocating for patients and their relatives when necessary
Proactively manage changes within the specialty to enhance practice and health outcomes for patients
Attend and contribute effectively to relevant professional forums
Assistwith research and development initiatives to advance the field
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Workwith autonomy with support from the adult haemophilia CNS and wider team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work ismainly anoutpatient-basedservice(across both RoyalBournemouth& Poole Hospitals)including care within routine clinics, emergency walk ins to the haematology day unit/ Childrens Assessment unit and community visits. There will also be a need to provide care and support for in-patients.
Be availabledailyto support patients throughthe pathway
Develop and deliver a coordinated specialist service for patients, involving direct clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Arrange andfacilitatediscussions at multi-disciplinary team meetings toestablisheffective management plans for patients
Liaise with GPs
Serve as a specialist resource, offering advice and support to healthcare professionals and others involved in patient care
Assess the complex needs of patients and their families/carers, planning, implementing, and evaluatingappropriate careprograms. This includes communicating sensitive informationregardingdiagnosisandtreatment options
Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and their families/carers throughout thepathwayjourney, ensuring effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Ensure the availability of specialist information for patients and their families/carers
Ensure clinical practice is effective, evidence-based, and focused on improving care quality and patient outcomes, with measurable standards and results
-
Recognise and address ethical dilemmas in care, advocating for patients and their relatives when necessary
Proactively manage changes within the specialty to enhance practice and health outcomes for patients
Attend and contribute effectively to relevant professional forums
Assistwith research and development initiatives to advance the field
-
Workwith autonomy with support from the adult haemophilia CNS and wider team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oHolds a degree or diploma in nursing studies
- oNMC registered paediatrics
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oAdvanced communication skills
- oPsychological skills level 2
- oTeaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- opost registration experience in acute or specialist care
- oExperience working within haematology
- oExperience working with children and young people
- oPost registration experience of working at a senior level.
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- oLeadership or change management
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- oExcellent clinical assessment skills
- oAbility to manage complex caseloads and work independently
- oAbility to organise own workload
- oExperience in teaching and providing supervision to others
Desirable
- quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of haematology conditions and their management
Desirable
- oAwareness of haematological emergencies and how to triage appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oHolds a degree or diploma in nursing studies
- oNMC registered paediatrics
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oAdvanced communication skills
- oPsychological skills level 2
- oTeaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- opost registration experience in acute or specialist care
- oExperience working within haematology
- oExperience working with children and young people
- oPost registration experience of working at a senior level.
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- oLeadership or change management
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- oExcellent clinical assessment skills
- oAbility to manage complex caseloads and work independently
- oAbility to organise own workload
- oExperience in teaching and providing supervision to others
Desirable
- quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of haematology conditions and their management
Desirable
- oAwareness of haematological emergencies and how to triage appropriately
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).
Additional information
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom