HCC Education Lead Nurse(UK Sponsorship)
Job Description
Education Lead Nurse – Haemoglobinopathy Network (SELSE HCC)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust & King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has emerged within the South East London and South East (SELSE) Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre (HCC) for a senior nurse to take on a strategic and influential role as an Education Lead Nurse.
This position sits at the heart of a nationally recognised initiative led by NHS England to improve care for individuals living with conditions such as sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. As part of one of ten Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centres across England, you will help shape education, workforce capability, and clinical standards across a large regional network.
About the Role
As the Network Education Lead Nurse, you will provide visible and effective leadership across the haemoglobinopathy network. You will champion high-quality, equitable, and patient-centred care, ensuring that services meet national expectations such as those outlined in the .
This is a role for a forward-thinking and motivated senior nurse who is passionate about education, leadership, and service improvement. You will work collaboratively with clinical leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and patient groups to strengthen care delivery and professional development across the network.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Clinical Excellence
- Provide senior clinical and professional nursing leadership across the network
- Act as a visible role model, promoting best practice aligned with
- Support consistent, high-quality care delivery across multiple organisations
Education & Workforce Development
- Lead the design and delivery of network-wide education and training programmes
- Strengthen specialist nursing capability and support staff development
- Ensure education aligns with national frameworks such as
Service Development & Quality Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across haemoglobinopathy services
- Lead on audit, quality assurance, and service evaluation
- Ensure services align with national clinical standards and
Patient Experience & Advocacy
- Promote compassionate, inclusive, and patient-centred care
- Support patients and families in making informed healthcare decisions
- Work to reduce inequalities and improve overall patient experience
Strategic Collaboration
- Work closely with Network Clinical Leads, Senior Network Manager, and partner organisations
- Engage with multidisciplinary teams, external stakeholders, and patient groups
- Provide expert advice on research, innovation, and service transformation
- Your professional practice will also align with regulatory expectations from the .
About the Organisations
This role is jointly hosted by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust—two of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, known for clinical excellence, research, and innovation.
The SELSE HCC Network spans multiple NHS organisations across South East London and the South East, creating a collaborative environment focused on improving outcomes for patients with haemoglobinopathies.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust includes some of the UK’s most recognised hospitals and employs over 22,000 staff, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves.
What We Are Looking For
- A senior nurse with proven leadership and education experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A passion for improving patient care and reducing health inequalities
- Experience in service development, training, and workforce planning
- Ability to adapt, innovate, and lead within a changing healthcare environment
Why Join This Role?
- Influence care at a regional and national level
- Lead education and workforce transformation initiatives
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary network
- Be part of a forward-thinking NHS programme driving real change
- Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
