Specialist Nurse

You will play a key role in supporting the Haemophilia - Bleeding Disorders service, contributing to:

o delivery of specialist nursing care to children and young people with bleeding disorders;

o supporting patient and family education, including home treatment and self-management;

o assisting the management of acute bleeding and urgent patient queries;

o supporting the inpatient nursing team when children and young people with bleeding disorders are admitted; and

o contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role you must have current registration with the NMC and excellent CYP clinical skills. It is desirable to have demonstrable knowledge and experience within haemophilia - bleeding disorders. This is a challenging and demanding role, and we are looking for an individual who is ready for the next move in their career and demonstrates a desire to deliver a positive patient experience.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

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Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential: - First level Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC); - Evidence of continuous professional development; - Administration of IV medication

Desirable: - Teaching/mentorship qualification or work-based experience; - Venepuncture

Experience/Knowledge

Desirable: - Experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent

Skills/Abilities

Desirable: - Venepuncture, cannulation, and phlebotomy