CNS – Apheresis & Stem Cell Transplant

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization based in London is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for its new Apheresis Unit. This full-time role involves launching and managing innovative apheresis services, ensuring compliance, and delivering compassionate patient care. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, significant experience in haematology or oncology, and strong leadership skills. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are available, along with several generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension contribution increasing with service

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration.
• Significant experience in haematology or oncology.
• Advanced knowledge of apheresis procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate apheresis services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and service excellence.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

NMC Registration

Experience in haematology, oncology, or stem cell transplant coordination

Knowledge of apheresis procedures

Communication and advocacy skills

Education

Post-registration education/qualification relevant to the specialty

Job description

CNS – Apheresis & Stem Cell Transplant

Location: Private Care at Guy’s, London (Part of London Bridge Hospital)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate our new Apheresis Unit at Private Care at Guy’s — part of London Bridge Hospital and rated Outstanding by the CQC. This is a unique opportunity to shape a pioneering service within one of the UK’s most advanced private cancer centres.

You’ll be at the forefront of launching and managing apheresis services including autologous stem cell harvesting, plasma exchange, and white blood cell depletion. You’ll also play a key role in coordinating stem cell transplants and preparing for future therapies such as CAR‑T and allogeneic transplantation.

This role combines clinical leadership, operational oversight, and hands‑on patient care. You’ll work closely with the apheresis clinical lead, project and quality manager, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance, service excellence, and compassionate care.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• NMC Registration
• Significant experience in haematology, oncology, or stem cell transplant coordination
• Post‑registration education/qualification relevant to the specialty
• Advanced knowledge of apheresis procedures and stem cell harvesting
• Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. JACIE)
• Ability to lead service development and train clinical colleagues
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development in haemato‑oncology and transplant care

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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