CAR-T Clinical Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated nurse to join the cellular therapy team focusing on CAR-T and haematopoietic stem cell transplants. The successful candidate will provide expert nursing service, manage a patient caseload, and work collaboratively within a specialist team to deliver high-quality care. This role requires a nursing degree and offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice nursing and able to deliver evidence-based care.
• Experience in haematology or cellular therapies is preferred.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational resources to staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients requiring CAR-T therapy.
• Coordinate treatment pathways for patients undergoing therapies.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and quality management.

Skills

Effective clinical practice

Patient management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Nursing degree

Specialized training in haematology or CAR-T therapy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with an interest in haematology to join the cellular therapy team. The post holder will be managed and by the band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, cellular therapies (CAR-T) and supported by the Lead Ambulatory Haematology Nurse. The post holders will also contribute to co-ordinating the treatment pathways for patients requiring CAR-T and Haematopoietic stem cell transplants within the Cellular Therapy Program at UHL, ensuring the provision of effective and specialised care to this patient group whilst working in close conjunction with the cellular therapy consultant team, lead haematology ambulatory nurse and apheresis co-ordinators.

To contribute in the development and co-ordination of pathways for patients undergoing autologous/allogeneic or cellular therapies such as Car-T.

Responsible for on-going development and training of the policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. You are accountable for safe, effective clinical practice working as part of a defined team, supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of
physical and human resources, and will also provide / deliver a range of educational and training packages to health care staff and patients

You will be accountable for safe, effective clinical practice working as part of a specialist team, supporting individual and team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources, and will also provide / deliver a range of educational and training resources to health care staff and patients.

To work as a clinical nurse specialist and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the field of cellular (CAR-T) therapy.

To manage a caseload of patients/clients referred for cellular (CAR-T) therapy and to act as a resource for patients, donors and their families, the multidisciplinary team and primary healthcare teams.

Support the accreditation process to maintain JACIE standards and actively participate in the quality management programme

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Standards for Better Health.

· To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include:

· Managing a patient caseload

· Ordering and coordinating diagnostic tests

· Making and receiving referrals

· Setting up and running nurse led clinics where indicated

· Key role in MDMs

· Professional visible leadership and act as a role model

· To contribute to the process of informed consent, ensuring that patients receive appropriate information in a format that they understand, creating opportunities for further discussion as required.

· To attend MDT meetings if appropriate to the role ensuring all patients are represented

· Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.

· Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment regarding its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.

· To regularly review those clinical notes of patients requiring imminent admission, ensuring all assessments, diagnostic investigation and test results are up-to-date and in place to ensure a smooth admission process

· Accountable for administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy, including safe administration of medicines, controlled drugs, intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products

· Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.

· Ensure that self and team members always act to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.

· Demonstrate safe, appropriate practice and specialist nursing advice using up todate knowledge and evidence. Make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process ensuring high quality care


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025