Ward Manager - Cell Collection Centre

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Ward Manager for their new Cell Collection Centre. The role involves coordinating nursing staff and overseeing daily operations to ensure effective cell collections and donor examinations. Candidates must have a strong background in apheresis and be registered with the NMC. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving services and develop research programs in the field.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in IV cannulation and blood sampling.
• Management experience in a patient-facing healthcare setting.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to stem cell collection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Cell Collection Centre.
• Coordinate nursing staff and clinical activities for donor examinations.
• Ensure compliance with stem cell collection standards.

Skills

Expert clinical experience in apheresis

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Competent in intravenous (IV) medication

Problem-solving skills

Education

First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

Evidence of equivalent knowledge to master’s level

Teaching/assessment qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Ward Manager - Cell Collection Centre

The closing date is 28 December 2025

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. This 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 Nurse Manager, you will be based at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, within the Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre, hosted by the Clinical Research Facility.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the Cell Collection Centre, including the coordination of nursing staff and clinical activity to enable donor medical examinations, effective cell collections and associated activity to ensure a successful cell collection facility.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

• First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to master’s level
• Training and education experience within the apheresis speciality.
• Teaching/assessment qualification, such as, ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice, NVQ A1/A2.

Experience

• Expert clinical experience and expertise in apheresis at Band 6 or above, specifically in peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) and donor lymphocyte cell (DLC) collection.
• Expert proficiency in IV cannulation and blood sampling.
• Understanding and experience of regulatory and accredited requirements and registrations relevant to stem cell collection and health care provision, i.e. CQC, HTA, JACIE.
• Management experience in a patient‑facing healthcare setting.
• Experience working as autonomous clinical practitioner.
• Competent in intravenous (IV) medication and blood product administration.
• IT and information systems skills and experience including Microsoft Office suite of Applications.

Communication & relationship skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to present relevant clinical information to a multi‑professional audience.
• Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skill.

Analytical & Judgemental skills

• Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents including, but not limited to European and National legislation, Department of Health policies and guidance.
• Ability to interpret and present data in appropriate formats.
• Ability to process specialist and complex information and present it as appropriate.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to make well‑informed decisions on a continuous basis.

Physical Skills

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties, including clinical skills, use of equipment and accuracy of documentation.
• Ability to work for moderate periods on a computer.
• Able to manage periods of concentration and pressured work.
• Ability to travel as required to meetings both locally and nationally.
• Flexibility in working patterns and practices as long days and weekend working is required.

Other requirements

• Flexible and adaptable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Enthusiastic and well‑motivated.
• Professional.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.