Job summary
The Haemoglobinopathies and Apheresis service is based at St Mary's Hospital; a tertiary referral centre which admits children and young people with acute and complex conditions. The post holder will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, pulling the service values of these three hospitals into the centre of their practice.
We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our team of world renowned Specialist Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. This role is open for an experienced paediatric or adult trained nurse with a minimum of 4 years apheresis experience who can provide visible and supportive clinical expertise and leadership to our team.
The nurse-led Apheresis unit is highly specialised in the treatment of sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, bone marrow transplant and gene therapy is the largest service in the UK for children from birth up to 19 years of age.
The post holder will work in partnership with service users to plan, assess and manage their care using robust evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills. Clinical nurse specialists must promote a positive learning culture and act as a role model to others in the team.
Additionally, post holders will be required to contribute to updating existing clinical guidelines, as well as being actively involved in quality improvement, working within the wider team to create new guidance as the service expands.
Main duties of the job
- The Band 7 Apheresis CNS is a professional, role model and expert, leading and co-ordinating paediatric Apheresis education and practice development in disease pathologies relating to Haemoglobinopathies and Apheresis procedures.
- Be the expert in the application of apheresis procedures performed at St Mary's Hospital.
- To be proficient in cannulation and venepuncture including with the use of ultrasound guided cannulation.
- The Band 7 Apheresis CNS will in conjunction with clinical director, transplant programme, lead nurse for Apheresis, apheresis nursing team and quality managers, is responsible for ensuring that the service meets and maintains the requirements specified by the HTA and JACIE
- To co-ordinate procedures within the Apheresis Service; incl. automated red cell exchanges (RbCX), therapeutic plasma exchanges (TPE), peripheral blood stem collection (PBSC), donor lymphocyte collection (DLI); and granulocyte collection ensuring expertise and a high standard of care and efficient patient pathways.
- Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with local and national protocols.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child/RSCN/RN Adult
- At least 4 years Apheresis experience
- Recognised Apheresis training/certification
- Recognised teaching and mentorship qualification, i.e. SSSSA
Desirable
- BSc/MSc Level education
- Postgraduate qualification in the speciality Haematology/Oncology and Haemoglobinopathies or equivalent
- Non-Medical prescriber certification
- Has a recognisable leadership/management qualification or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to take charge in an acute setting
- Can demonstrate cannulation and venepuncture
- Autonomous practitioner in delivering Apheresis procedures using the Spectra Optia
- Can evidence MDT working and competence
Desirable
- Has been exposed to managing budgets
- Can demonstrate ability to perform ultrasound guided cannulation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Can resource the sign-off of clinical competencies within Apheresis
- Worked in an environment where Apheresis Nursing is the main cohort of patients
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in patient safety and experience
- Experience in complaints and quality assurance.
Desirable
- Experience in the management of Haemoglobinopathies
- Experience of change management - positive change agent
- Manage clinical governance activities that relate to own area of practice and patient group, i.e. Transition and Adolescent Health
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child/RSCN/RN Adult
- At least 4 years Apheresis experience
- Recognised Apheresis training/certification
- Recognised teaching and mentorship qualification, i.e. SSSSA
Desirable
- BSc/MSc Level education
- Postgraduate qualification in the speciality Haematology/Oncology and Haemoglobinopathies or equivalent
- Non-Medical prescriber certification
- Has a recognisable leadership/management qualification or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to take charge in an acute setting
- Can demonstrate cannulation and venepuncture
- Autonomous practitioner in delivering Apheresis procedures using the Spectra Optia
- Can evidence MDT working and competence
Desirable
- Has been exposed to managing budgets
- Can demonstrate ability to perform ultrasound guided cannulation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Can resource the sign-off of clinical competencies within Apheresis
- Worked in an environment where Apheresis Nursing is the main cohort of patients
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in patient safety and experience
- Experience in complaints and quality assurance.
Desirable
- Experience in the management of Haemoglobinopathies
- Experience of change management - positive change agent
- Manage clinical governance activities that relate to own area of practice and patient group, i.e. Transition and Adolescent Health
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).
