# Haemoglobinopathy Community Outreach CNS (Band 6) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/haemoglobinopathy-community-outreach-cns-band-6/a01c8367-d5d7-4bf7-8d1d-f8504123640f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/haemoglobinopathy-community-outreach-cns-band-6/a01c8367-d5d7-4bf7-8d1d-f8504123640f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** 22 months (Fixed term 22 months from start date NHSE pilot project community HBO. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T00:03:32.370Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology_Haemoglobinopathy/Haematology_Haemoglobinopathy-v7948075 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7948075?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Haemoglobinopathy team, within Haematology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The role will involve a blended approach to working across inpatient, outpatient and community care settings. We are seeking an experienced and caring individual with a genuine interest in Hemoglobinopathy to work within the team. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. The post holder will operate as an independent practitioner/clinical expert with in-depth knowledge and experience of haemoglobinopathy. Candidates will have extensive experience of health care governance, education and development, audit and incident investigation. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in Trust wide and Regional safety initiatives and improvement projects relating to Haemoglobinopathy. ### Main duties of the job This role involves working as a Nurse Specialist across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, providing seamless, patient-centred care throughout the healthcare pathway. The postholder will assess, plan, and deliver specialist care to patients during hospital admissions, outpatient appointments, and within community bases. The role requires strong clinical expertise, effective communication, working effectively as part of the MDT and the ability to coordinate care across services to ensure continuity, improve outcomes, reduce inpatient stays, support discharge from hospital and support patients in managing their condition across different care environments. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post and to differentiate between the Band 6 and Band 7 roles advertised. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Haemoglobinopathy team, within Haematology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The role will involve a blended approach to working across inpatient, outpatient and community care settings. We are seeking an experienced and caring individual with a genuine interest in Hemoglobinopathy to work within the team. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. The post holder will operate as an independent practitioner/clinical expert with in-depth knowledge and experience of haemoglobinopathy. Candidates will have extensive experience of health care governance, education and development, audit and incident investigation. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in Trust wide and Regional safety initiatives and improvement projects relating to Haemoglobinopathy. ## Job Description This role involves working as a Nurse Specialist across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, providing seamless, patient-centred care throughout the healthcare pathway. The postholder will assess, plan, and deliver specialist care to patients during hospital admissions, outpatient appointments, and within community bases. The role requires strong clinical expertise, effective communication, working effectively as part of the MDT and the ability to coordinate care across services to ensure continuity, improve outcomes, reduce inpatient stays, support discharge from hospital and support patients in managing their condition across different care environments. ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post and to differentiate between the Band 6 and Band 7 roles advertised. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration experience in the speciality at Band 5 level - Evidence of teaching and assessing and commitment to professional development. - Ability to work independently and autonomously, as a member of a multidisciplinary team. - Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills. - Experience in health promotion **Desirable** - Experience working in a primary/community nursing setting ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrates high motivational skills - Non-judgemental and able to adapt to different working environments, working across multiple sites ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of treatments accessed by Haemoglobinopathy patients. - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues - An understanding of Clinical Governance and its impact on service delivery - Ability to consult and liaise with a range of professionals - Commitment to equal opportunities and can demonstrate knowledge of the national and local equity and diversity agenda - Valid full UK driving licence and access to a car to travel within the required geographical radius - Advanced IT skills across multiple health-based systems ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - RGN- Adult - NMC registered - Professional knowledge acquired through Degree - Achieve and maintain the identified specialist competencies of a CNS in the Haemoglobinopathy Service through training, IPR and Professional Development Planning - To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 - Evidence of continued Professional Development **Desirable** - Non-medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake) ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 256.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10248479) - [person specification (pdf, 160.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10248480) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.