Charge Nurse

Job summary

Are you an experienced and passionate nurse looking to develop your leadership in a dynamic specialist haematology service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Haematology Charge Nurse to join our Red Cell Haematology Day Unit at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Lead and coordinate daily operations within the Haematology Day Unit
• Deliver expert nursing care, including blood transfusions, apheresis, venesections, and acute sickle cell crisis management
• Support service development, clinical audits, staff training, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff and students
• Actively participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement projects

Working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where your leadership will directly influence patient outcomes and staff experience.

• NMC-registered Nurse (or Midwife) with at least 2 years’ experience in Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia care
• Previous experience at Band 6 level/above within a haematology or relevant specialty
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in pain management and acute sickle cell care
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development, education, and audit
• Mentorship qualification and ideally working towards or holding a BSc or master’s degree

Apply now, make a real difference in the lives of patients with haemoglobin disorders.

Main duties of the job

The Red Cell Haematology Day Clinic, part of the Emergency Department (ED) Bypass pathway, delivers a range of specialist services including blood transfusions, apheresis transfusions, and venesections. Operating from 08:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and weekends, the unit provides care for patients attending for diagnostic tests, planned therapeutic interventions (such as transfusions, exchange transfusions, and intravenous infusions), psychology appointments, and urgent reviews for acute sickle cell pain episodes, all in accordance with individual outpatient and pain protocols.

The post holder will have a minimum of two years’ experience within a Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia setting and will support the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in coordinating comprehensive care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and the Haematology Day Centre.

As an experienced nurse, the post holder will coordinate daily activities within the department, ensuring effective communication and consistent support for nursing staff. They will play a pivotal role in assessing patient care needs and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.

This position also requires the post holder to provide clinical leadership and expertise, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while actively contributing to the education and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant educational or training qualifications, certificates, or demonstrable experience
• Mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working at Band 6 level or above within a relevant haematology or related specialty
• Demonstrable experience in managing patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia
• Experience in the assessment and management of acute sickle cell crises

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to use initiative and take responsibility for clinical and operational decisions
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines and agencies, with the ability to foster collaborative multidisciplinary working
• Advanced organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Closing Date: 2 August 2026