Apheresis Specialist Nurse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Apheresis Specialist Nurse to join their dedicated team at the Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre. This role involves providing high-quality clinical care for patients and stem cell donors, ensuring adherence to best practices in apheresis procedures. You will work closely with a skilled team, contributing to innovative research and patient care initiatives. The organization values diversity and offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, making it a great place to grow your career in nursing.

Qualifications

• Must be competent in apheresis procedures and patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients and stem cell donors.
• Deliver apheresis services in accordance with guidelines.
• Manage patient clinical pathways and administer treatments.

Skills

Apheresis procedures

Clinical care

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Intravenous drug administration

Education

Nursing degree

Specialist training in Apheresis

Job description

Job Title: Apheresis Specialist Nurse

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.

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

1. Take responsibility for the care of donors/patients requiring specialist apheresis procedures under the guidance of the Apheresis Nurse Manager.
2. Be a competent, knowledgeable, and visible practitioner within the speciality, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for donors/patients.
3. 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.
4. Remain current and up to date with clinical protocols and best practices, maintaining specialist knowledge of apheresis.
5. 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 clinical practice guidelines.
6. Ensure all elements of the donor/patient clinical pathway are understood and successfully delivered, including the safe administration of treatments and medications.

We are a large employer with over 19,000 staff, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are leaders in research, education, and innovation.

Join our wonderful team at NUH. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world-class healthcare to our diverse patient populations. We offer endless personal development opportunities, turning your job into a career!

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as part of our commitment to better representation at NUH.

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

This advert closes on Sunday, 18 May 2025.