Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cellular Therapies (Car-T)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; 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 CAR-T and stem cell transplants, ensuring high-quality care in collaboration with a specialist team. You will lead clinical practices, develop essential policies, and provide training resources to healthcare staff. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to health equality and excellence in research and education, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in cellular/transplant nursing with a focus on CAR-T therapies.
• Ability to develop policies and coordinate clinical pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of patient pathways for cellular therapies.
• Manage a caseload of patients and provide educational resources.

Skills

Cellular Therapy

Patient Management

Clinical Practice

Policy Development

Education and Training

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Haematology

Job description

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 the provision of 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 the development and coordination of pathways for patients undergoing 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 team performance, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
4. Provide educational and training resources to healthcare staff and patients.
5. Manage a caseload of patients referred for cellular (CAR-T) therapy and act as a resource for patients, donors, families, multidisciplinary teams, and primary healthcare teams.
6. Support the accreditation process to maintain JACIE standards and participate in quality management programs.

Our new strategy (2023-2030) focuses on four primary goals: high-quality care, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, working in partnership with communities.

Our values are compassion, pride, inclusiveness, and teamwork, guiding our efforts to make a meaningful difference for those we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust:

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

For further details or informal visits, contact:

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

Or contact:

• Karen Pedley, Matron for Haematology
• Telephone: [phone]