Apheresis Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Apheresis team.Our Apheresis unit is comprised of 4 Nurses experienced on performing apheresis procedures such as cell collections for stem cell transplants, CAR T therapies and trials and total plasma exchange. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed to working and with good organisational skills, who can join the team.If successful applicant has no apheresis background, an in-house training programme will be provided. Training period will be approximately 6 months or more until fully signed off competent. Job description with full details is attached. As a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience you will have completed or demonstrated the ability to complete all relevant courses and competencies. You will use your knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure delivering highest standards and quality of care to patients undergoing apheresis.There will be also an opportunity to be exposed to performing paediatric apheresis procedures should the need required to cover service in Sutton site. Training covers paediatric procedure and support. The responsibility in paediatrics apheresis is limited to performing procedure only.Please contact Crischi Magsipoc on ex.t 02086613840 on ext. 4258, if you would like further information about the post or if you would like to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for participating fully in all aspects of the apheresis service under supervision of Apheresis CNS or Lead. This service is firmly embedded within a quality management framework. The main aim is to co-ordinate and perform both collection and therapeutic Apheresis procedures. These include autologous and related donor stem cell collections, lymphocyte collections for CAR-T and donors, diagnostic lymphocyte collections for clinical trials, and therapeutic plasma exchange, adhering to the highest safety and regulatory standards. The role involves supporting, educating and providing holistic care to patients and carers, and collaborating with the Transplant, Cellular Therapy, and Research teams in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team and referring hospitals.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.