Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a busy and dynamic team within the West Midlands regional Haemophilia service. The post will be based on site at Birmingham Children's Hospital (BWC). The post holder will be required to manage their time allowing collaborative work to improve patient pathways within the Haemophilia service.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate and operationally manage a comprehensive Haemophilia service within BWC, in liaison with the haemophilia MDT; ensuring that appropriate treatment is provided for children with haemophilia, other acquired and congenital bleeding disorders and thrombotic disorders. To provide highly specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of children and adolescents who have haemophilia and other acquired & congenital bleeding disorders. To work alongside the Anticoagulation service and Haemoglobinopathy Service
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
284-25-7314379-DMRG
Job locations
Birmingham children's hospital
Birminghm
B4 6NH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RSCN/RNC
• Current NMC registration
• Mentor and assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
• First line management course
• Degree level education

Desirable

• Introduction to Bleeding Disorders or Contemporary Care of Bleeding Disorders
• Masters degree or willingness to undertake
• NMP or willing to undertake
• Vaccination assessed or willing to undertake
• Blood product prescriber or willing to undertake

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience of band 6 and above
• Experience in paediatric haematology/oncology/ haemophilia
• Willingness to undertake training and extended roles within Scope of Professional practice relevant to clinical area.
• Evidence of being able to work autonomously
• Able to perform paediatric venipuncture or willing to undertake
• Experience in paediatric cannulation or willing to undertake course.
• Competent in central venous access
• Knowledge of caring for children who have a wide range of thrombotic disorders.

Desirable

• Awareness of current research and ability to apply this to clinical practice

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential

• Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies and SOP's

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormi's, EPR, E-Roster, Oracle etc.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to solve problems and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RSCN/RNC
• Current NMC registration
• Mentor and assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
• First line management course
• Degree level education

Desirable

• Introduction to Bleeding Disorders or Contemporary Care of Bleeding Disorders
• Masters degree or willingness to undertake
• NMP or willing to undertake
• Vaccination assessed or willing to undertake
• Blood product prescriber or willing to undertake

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience of band 6 and above
• Experience in paediatric haematology/oncology/ haemophilia
• Willingness to undertake training and extended roles within Scope of Professional practice relevant to clinical area.
• Evidence of being able to work autonomously
• Able to perform paediatric venipuncture or willing to undertake
• Experience in paediatric cannulation or willing to undertake course.
• Competent in central venous access
• Knowledge of caring for children who have a wide range of thrombotic disorders.

Desirable

• Awareness of current research and ability to apply this to clinical practice

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential

• Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies and SOP's

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormi's, EPR, E-Roster, Oracle etc.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to solve problems and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills