Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cellular Therapies

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced cellular/transplant nurse to join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare institution. This role involves managing treatment pathways for patients undergoing advanced therapies, ensuring high-quality care and collaboration with a specialist team. The position not only emphasizes clinical expertise but also offers a chance to lead and educate within the field of cellular therapy. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to health equality and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in cellular/transplant nursing with a focus on CAR-T therapies.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of nurses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of treatment pathways for cellular therapies.
• Ensure compliance with JACIE standards and support quality management.

Skills

Cellular Therapy

Nursing Management

Patient Coordination

Clinical Practice

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Haematology

Job description

Cellular/Transplant Nurse Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cellular/transplant nurse to join the cellular therapy team. The post holder will be managed by the Lead Ambulatory Haematology Nurse and supported by the Haematology Matron and Cellular Therapy & Transplant Programme Director. The post holder will have managerial responsibility for two band 6 CNSs and will coordinate treatment pathways for patients requiring CAR-T and Haematopoietic stem cell transplants within the Cellular Therapy Program at UHL, ensuring effective and specialised care in collaboration with the cellular therapy consultant team, lead haematology ambulatory nurse, and apheresis coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead clinically in developing and coordinating pathways for autologous/allogeneic or cellular therapies such as CAR-T.
2. Develop and disseminate policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
3. Ensure safe, effective clinical practice as part of a specialist team, supporting performance, resource management, and providing educational resources to staff and patients.
4. Deliver expert nursing services within the field of cellular (CAR-T) therapy.
5. Manage a caseload of patients referred for cellular therapy and act as a resource for patients, donors, families, and healthcare teams.
6. Support accreditation processes to maintain JACIE standards and participate in quality management programs.

Our Strategy (2023-2030)

Our strategy focuses on four primary goals: high-quality care, a great place to work, impactful partnerships, and research and education excellence. We are committed to embedding health equality in all activities, working in partnership with communities.

Core Values

• Compassionate
• Proud
• Inclusive
• One team

We look forward to making an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

For more information, visit our vacancies page.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Hannah Tiltman
• Job Title: Lead Nurse Ambulatory Haematology
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Karen Pedley, Matron for Haematology, at 0794 9743660.