Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Haemoglobinopathy Liaison Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 20 July 2026

Job summary
It is an exciting time to join the Haemoglobinopathy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we look forward to a new working model of integrating community and hospital Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service.

The team are looking for a friendly and dynamic nurse to join the team in a liaison nurse role, an integral part in facilitating the transition between paediatric services, but increasingly bridging the gap between hospital and home too.

We are looking for someone with experience of caring for people with haemoglobinopathy conditions or awareness of the challenges they face. You will need to have excellent communication skills, and be competent in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of CVADs. Teaching, counselling or prescribing qualifications are desirable but a willingness to develop is essential. We look forward to working with you and helping you to fulfil your potential both professionally and academically.

Main duties of the job

• All aspects of care of the haemoglobinopathy patient: screening and counselling on diagnosis.
• Clinically supporting patients with their well being in an outpatient setting but also supporting during inpatient stays, delivering day treatments and managing the unwell patient.
• Coordinating and participating in regional MDTs, teaching and raising awareness throughout hospital and community.
• This role involves visiting patients in their own homes to deliver a holistic approach to care. As it requires working within the community, a full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential.

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 381-ME-8012780
Job locations: SWB - MMUH, Smethwick, B66 2QT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Lead Nurse Amanda Tembedza (atembedza1@nhs.net) or Matron Sarah Wiltshire (sarah.wiltshire@nhs.net)

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience in acute setting
• Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives.
• Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment.
• Experience of audit initiatives and other quality initiatives.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care.
• Experience and evidence in implementing and managing change.
• Evidence of implementing research based practice.

Desirable

• Relevant haemoglobinopathy experience
• Care of patients with chronic illnesses
• Experience of liaison or community work
• Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake should the role demand this.

Qualifications
Essential

• First level nurse
• ENB 998 ( teaching and assessing ) SLAIP, D32 or D33 or equivalent course.
• Venepuncture and Central Venous access device competence

Desirable

• Haemoglobinopathy course
• Leadership course

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: SWB - MMUH, Smethwick, B66 2QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Amanda Tembedza
atembedza1@nhs.net
01215076040