Children & Young Persons (CYP) Haemophilia CNS Band 7
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustBournemouth, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based in Bournemouth. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515. It is an Band 7 post. Applications close on 11 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We have the opportunity to advertise for a Children & Young Persons Haemophilia and bleeding disorder clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to join our expa...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Essential: - oUnderstanding of haematology conditions and their management
Desirable: - oAwareness of haematological emergencies and how to triage appropriately
How this role compares
We hold 971 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays more than about 72% of them.
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You have 8 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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