Apheresis Specialist Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Nottingham is looking for an Apheresis Specialist Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical care for patients and stem cell donors within a specialist apheresis service. The ideal candidate will have a first level nursing registration, proficiency in apheresis procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively within a skilled team. Applicants who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC certification.
• Completed apheresis training and mentorship courses.
• Experience in managing clinical staff and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients and stem cell donors.
• Deliver apheresis services as per guidelines.
• Ensure safe administration of treatments.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Completion of an apheresis training programme

Teaching/Mentorship course

Job description

Apheresis Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 21 December 2025

We are proud to announce that Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Anthony Nolan have recently joined forces to facilitate the UK's first Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre. Our new partnership enables the expansion of life‑saving stem cell collection services in the UK and creates opportunities to develop research programmes in the future.

As the Apheresis Specialist Nurse, you will be based at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, within the Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre, hosted by the Clinical Research Facility.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Apheresis Nurse Manager and the CCC Lead Nurse to provide all aspects of clinical care for patients and stem cell donors.

You will work as part of a highly skilled specialist team acting as a source of clinical expertise.

Clinical Practice

• Take responsibility for the care of donors/patients requiring specialist apheresis procedures under the guidance of the Apheresis Nurse Manager.
• Competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the speciality ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence‑based nursing care for donors/patients.
• Deliver the apheresis service on behalf of Anthony Nolan, in accordance with apheresis service guidelines and assess, treat and refer donors/patients to other members of the clinical team as required.
• Remain current and up to date with clinical protocols and best practice, maintaining specialist knowledge of apheresis.
• Be competent in the care and management of peripheral venous catheters, central venous catheters, venepuncture, cannulation, intravenous drug administration, apheresis and blood product administration in accordance with the guidelines for clinical practice.
• Ensure all elements of the donor/patient clinical pathway are understood and delivered successfully, including safe administration of treatments and medications.

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. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

• First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Intravenous medication package completed
• Cannulation and venepuncture proficiency
• Completion of an apheresis training programme
• Teaching/Mentorship course

Experience

• Post‑registration clinical experience in apheresis practices and procedures
• Supervision of registered and non‑registered staff and students
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively
• Teaching & assessing experience

Communication and relationship skills

• Convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations able to communicate these to appropriate staff
• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
• Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team
• Delivery of formal teaching sessions

Analytical & judgement skills

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Able to respond to difficult situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
• Able to recognise gaps in service provision
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
• Effective leadership skills
• Sound ICT skills
• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake manual handling manoeuvres
• Evidence of moving and handling training
• Ability to work a flexible working pattern of long days including weekend working

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts