Children & Young Persons (CYP) Haemophilia CNS Band 7

Job summary

We have the opportunity to advertise for a Children & Young Persons Haemophilia and bleeding disorder clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to join our expanding Haemostasis Team within UHD. There is an ambition for UHD to become a bleeding disorder comprehensive care centre which will exemplify the high standard of care provided at the Trust. The service cares for patients of all ages including children, and provides cover for the whole of Dorset.

Currently UHD is part of a Southern Haemophilia Network with our comprehensive care centre based in Basingstoke. This role will work alongside our current Haemophilia CNS across Poole and Bournemouth sites and haematology consultants and is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

We are looking for an experienced paediatric trained nurse who has experience working with bleeding disorders and is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills. Please note: Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply Interview Date: 8th December 2026

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 Poole site to Bournemouth site 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.

Job responsibilities

Work ismainly an outpatient-based service (across Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals) including care within routine clinics, emergency walk ins to the haematology day unit / Childrens Assessment unit & community visits. There will also be a need to provide care & 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 & inpatient settings Arrange andfacilitatediscussions at multi-disciplinary team meetings toestablisheffective management plans for patients Liaise with GPs Serve as a specialist resource, offering advice & support to healthcare professionals & others involved in patient care Assess the complex needs of patients & their families/carers, planning, implementing, & evaluating appropriate care programs.

This includes communicating sensitive information regarding diagnosis & treatment options Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients & their families/carers throughout the pathway journey, ensuring effective communication among patients, families, & healthcare professionals Ensure the availability of specialist information for patients & their families/carers Ensure clinical practice is effective, evidence-based, and focused on improving care quality and patient outcomes, with measurable standards & results Recognise and address ethical dilemmas in care, advocating for patients & their relatives when necessary Proactively manage changes within the specialty to enhance practice and health outcomes for patients Attend & contribute effectively to relevant professional forums Assist with research & development initiatives to advance the field Work with autonomy with support from the adult haemophilia CNS & wider team

Person Specification

Qualifications 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 Experience 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 Skills 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 Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of haematology conditions and their management Desirable oAwareness of haematological emergencies and how to triage appropriately

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

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