Job Summary
Responsible for co-ordinating and liaising with the Southwest Peninsula teams to ensure regional stem cell transplants run 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 bone marrow/stem cell transplants.
* 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 transplant period.
* 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 transplants 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.
Date posted: 12 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 216-HB-M6970405
Job locations:
Birch Day Case Unit
Level 8, Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Work autonomously (within the haematology multidisciplinary team), to manage the care of patients who will need a bone marrow/stem cell transplant.
* 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 BMT.
* 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 transplant 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 experience at Band 5 or above.
Desirable
* Relevant clinical experience in Haematology.
* Previous 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 experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Aptitude 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Birch Day Case Unit
Level 8, Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr