Apheresis specialist nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Apheresis Specialist Nurse to provide expert clinical care for patients undergoing apheresis procedures. This role includes managing a caseload, leading the unit in the absence of the clinical lead, and participating in research and audit projects. Candidates must hold a current NMC registration and have relevant training and experience in apheresis and chemotherapy procedures. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient care in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a strong commitment to patient care in a clinical setting.
• Experience in apheresis procedures with a focus on patient management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care for patients needing apheresis procedures.
• Lead the apheresis unit in the absence of the clinical lead.
• Manage on-call responsibilities and provide emergency nursing care.

Skills

Intravenous medication package

Blood transfusion trained

Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Trained in apheresis procedures

Chemotherapy trained

Teaching and assessing qualification

Research experience

Education

Current level one NMC registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Apheresis Specialist Nurse

Nottingham therapeutic apheresis service is a rapidly growing service based within clinical haematology at Nottingham city hospital. The apheresis service provides a range of procedures including stem cell harvesting for both patients and donors, T-Cell collection, plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange and therapeutic photopheresis.

Main Duties of the Job

As an apheresis nurse you will work closely with the apheresis lead clinical nurse specialist to provide all aspects of clinical care for patients and stem cell donors. This involves working as part of a highly skilled specialist team, acting as a source of clinical expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical: Taking responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist Apheresis procedures, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for patients and their families.
• Managerial: Taking charge and leading the apheresis unit in the absence of the Apheresis Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, supporting service development through specific research and audit projects.
• On Call Service: Working autonomously and accountable for the prescribing of emergency nursing care whilst working out of hours/on-call.
• Audit and Research: Reviewing current standards of care delivery through audit projects, undertaking audit and research projects where required.
• Professional: Taking an active role in self-development, reviewing performance, identifying own development needs and taking the appropriate action.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

Person Specification

• Current level one NMC registration
• Intravenous medication package
• Blood transfusion trained
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Trained in apheresis procedures
• Chemotherapy trained
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Research experience