Haemoglobinopathy Liaison Sister / Charge Nurse

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Job summary

It is an exciting time to join the Haemoglobinopathy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we look forward to a new working model of integrating community and hospital Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service.

The team are looking for a friendly and dynamic nurse to join the team in a liaison nurse role, an integral part in facilitating the transition between paediatric services, but increasingly bridging the gap between hospital and home too.

We are looking for someone with experience of caring for people with haemoglobinopathy conditions or awareness of the challenges they face. You will need to have excellent communication skills, and be competent in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of CVADs. Teaching, counselling or prescribing qualifications are desirable but a willingness to develop is essential. We look forward to working with you and helping you to fulfil your potential both professionally and academically.

Main duties of the job

All aspects of care of the haemoglobinopathy patient: screening and counselling on diagnosis.

Clinically supporting patients with their well being in an outpatient setting but also supporting during inpatient stays, delivering day treatments and managing the unwell patient.

Coordinating and participating in regional MDTs, teaching and raising awareness throughout hospital and community.

This role involves visiting patients in their own homes to deliver a holistic approach to care. As it requires working within the community, a full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in acute setting
  • Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives.
  • Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment.
  • Experience of audit initiatives and other quality initiatives.
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care.
  • Experience and evidence in implementing and managing change.
  • Evidence of implementing research based practice.

Desirable

  • Relevant haemoglobinopathy experience
  • Care of patients with chronic illnesses
  • Experience of liaison or community work
  • Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake should the role demand this.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level nurse
  • ENB 998 ( teaching and assessing ) SLAIP, D32 or D33 or equivalent course.
  • Venepuncture and Central Venous access device competence

Desirable

  • Haemoglobinopathy course
  • Leadership course

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 20 July 2026

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