Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist in-house Apheresis team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) that has been remodelled to meet the demands of an expanding service. This is a permanent band 7 role within the Adult Haematology Apheresis service. The Clinical Haematology service runs one of the largest blood and marrow transplant programmes (allogeneic and autologous) in Europe, successfully achieving and maintaining JACIE accreditation status, while operating as specialist tertiary centre. We are a large unit with a total of 58 inpatient beds across three wards that include designated haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) beds. There is also dedicated out-patient and day care facilities that incorporates Ambulatory care and the Apheresis service. We take pride in the fact that we provide a full programme of specialist Apheresis services 24/7 with on-call provision and also an outreach TPE Neurology service. Main duties of the job Therapeutic apheresis is a highly specialist technology that provides a comprehensive range of treatment procedures that can involve the separation, removal and replacement of blood components and constituents. The expanded clinical application of this treatment modality in recent years has enabled patients with a wide variety of diseases to be to be treated; leukodepletion for blood cancers, plasma exchange for haematology and neurology patients, including those with vaccine induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITTS), as well as, collection of cellular products/harvesting of donors to support the haematopoietic stem cell transplant programme. More recently, the main driver for growth in apheresis procedures has been that of automated red cell exchanges (RCE), which has become the NICE approved gold standard treatment for patients with sickle cell disease and it anticipated that as ICHNT is also the nominated haemoglobinopathy coordinating centre (HCC) for West London that the demands placed on the therapeutic RCE programme will continue to grow across the North West London network. The role will provide an opportunity to expand Apheresis skills across a wide range of procedures, to increase awareness of regulatory requirements/standards, to work in a haematology/HSCT tertiary centre, to further develop vascular access skills and to participate in research/clinical trials and shape future Apheresis services. 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. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1781 Job locations Hammersmith Hospital Du Cane Road London W12 0HS 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. 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 (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. 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 (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). Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hammersmith Hospital Du Cane Road London W12 0HS Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)