Job summary
Responsible for co-ordinating and liaising with the Southwest Peninsula teams to ensure regional stem cell transplants and CAR T therapy runs safely and efficiently.
To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***
Main duties of the job
Specialist role specifically relating to patients requiring stem cell transplants and CAR T therapy.
Specialist nurse across the region ensuring consistent quality care for patients throughout the south-west.
To be responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing expert nursing care providing support pre, peri and post the treatment.
To provide support and counselling for patients, their families and their donors.
To be an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other health care professionals.
Co-ordinates data collection across SW region for European database concerning all treatments in the area
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously (within the haematology multidisciplinary team), to manage the care of patients who will need a stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy.
- Organises HLA tissue typing of patients and potential donors, liaising with GPs wherever the donor lives.
- Organises pre transplant workup.
- Organises donor workup.
- Liaise with referring consultants pre and post treatment.
- Organise the schedule of the procedures, liaising within the hospital or across the region.
- Communicating with and counselling patients.
- Maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes.
- Active participation in the transplant clinic, which relates to all aspects of patient care and management.
- Develop protocols for care of patients undergoing a transplant.
- To inform contracts department of treatment activity on a monthly basis.
- Establish and maintain smooth working relationships within the hospital, with relevant referring centres and other external agencies.
- Assist & work with the Consultant Haematologists & Quality Manager with establishing & maintaining policies & procedures with regard to JACIE accreditation.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously (within the haematology multidisciplinary team), to manage the care of patients who will need a stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy.
- Organises HLA tissue typing of patients and potential donors, liaising with GPs wherever the donor lives.
- Organises pre transplant workup.
- Organises donor workup.
- Liaise with referring consultants pre and post treatment.
- Organise the schedule of the procedures, liaising within the hospital or across the region.
- Communicating with and counselling patients.
- Maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes.
- Active participation in the transplant clinic, which relates to all aspects of patient care and management.
- Develop protocols for care of patients undergoing a transplant.
- To inform contracts department of treatment activity on a monthly basis.
- Establish and maintain smooth working relationships within the hospital, with relevant referring centres and other external agencies.
- Assist & work with the Consultant Haematologists & Quality Manager with establishing & maintaining policies & procedures with regard to JACIE accreditation.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant demonstrable experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Relevant demonstrable clinical experience in Haematology
- Previous demonstrable experience at Band 6
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Nursing or Health Related Studies or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health related subject
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake
- Specific post basic qualification / or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Aptitued and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to analyse and evaluate information
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant demonstrable experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Relevant demonstrable clinical experience in Haematology
- Previous demonstrable experience at Band 6
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Nursing or Health Related Studies or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health related subject
- Mentorship Course
- Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake
- Specific post basic qualification / or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Aptitued and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to analyse and evaluate information
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Good IT skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
