Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Apheresis Nurse Practitioner to join our specialist in-house Clinical Haematology Apheresis team. As our e. Our department is a leading clinical haematology service, runningservice continues to expand, this role requires strong expertise in acute haematology across both malignant and benign specialties to help deliver exceptional patient car one of the largest blood and marrow transplant programmes in Europe while maintaining JACIE accreditation. The unit comprises 58 inpatient beds across three wards, alongside dedicated outpatient and day care facilities, with apheresis services available 24/7.
We provide a wide range of innovative therapeutic apheresis procedures, including leukodepletion, plasma exchange, and automated red cell exchanges for sickle cell disease. This role offers excellent opportunities to expand your apheresis skills across various procedures, enhance your understanding of regulatory standards, and further develop vascular access expertise. You will also have the chance to engage in research and clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of apheresis services, while working within a supportive and dynamic team in a tertiary haematology and HSCT centre.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist Apheresis services, including therapeutic plasma exchange and red cell exchange.
- Support the haematopoietic stem cell transplant programme through the collection and harvesting of cellular products.
- Participate in the on-call provision and outreach TPE Neurology service.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the therapeutic RCE programme.
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. Please talk tous at interview.
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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC : First level registered nurse and active/valid registration
- Haemato-oncology experience (to include HSCT)
- Recognised post-registration training relevant to specialty - Apheresis certification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development supporting NMC revalidation
- Chemotherapy certification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Preceptorship/Supervisory experience
- Degree or diploma
Desirable
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Masters Level study or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Experience as apheresis nurse Haematology/Cancer nursing background
Desirable
- Ongoing commitment to training
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Expert in therapeutic application of apheresis procedures and as operator
- Expert in IV administration and venous access care
- Ability to lead/engage a large and diverse team/Team building
- IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- Time management/Ability to meet deadlines/prioritisation
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Roster management/coordinating workforce to meet demands of service
- Ability to keep up to date with professional developments/ professional issues relevant to specialty
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC : First level registered nurse and active/valid registration
- Haemato-oncology experience (to include HSCT)
- Recognised post-registration training relevant to specialty - Apheresis certification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development supporting NMC revalidation
- Chemotherapy certification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Preceptorship/Supervisory experience
- Degree or diploma
Desirable
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Masters Level study or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Experience as apheresis nurse Haematology/Cancer nursing background
Desirable
- Ongoing commitment to training
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Expert in therapeutic application of apheresis procedures and as operator
- Expert in IV administration and venous access care
- Ability to lead/engage a large and diverse team/Team building
- IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- Time management/Ability to meet deadlines/prioritisation
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Roster management/coordinating workforce to meet demands of service
- Ability to keep up to date with professional developments/ professional issues relevant to specialty
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).
