Job overview
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
1. Provide specialist Apheresis services, including therapeutic plasma exchange and red cell exchange.
2. Support the haematopoietic stem cell transplant programme through the collection and harvesting of cellular products.
3. Participate in the on-call provision and outreach TPE Neurology service.
4. Contribute to the growth and development of the therapeutic RCE programme.
Working for our organisation
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 to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
5. NMC : First level registered nurse and active/valid registration
6. Haemato-oncology experience (to include HSCT)
7. Recognised post-registration training relevant to specialty – Apheresis certification
8. Evidence of ongoing professional development supporting NMC revalidation
9. Chemotherapy certification
10. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
11. Preceptorship/Supervisory experience
12. Degree or diploma
Desirable criteria
13. Management certificate or equivalent experience
14. Masters Level study or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience as apheresis nurse Haematology/Cancer nursing background
Desirable criteria
16. Ongoing commitment to training
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
17. Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
18. Expert in therapeutic application of apheresis procedures and as operator
19. Expert in IV administration and venous access care
20. Ability to lead/engage a large and diverse team/Team building
21. IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
22. Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
23. Time management/Ability to meet deadlines/prioritisation
24. Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
25. Roster management/coordinating workforce to meet demands of service
26. Ability to keep up to date with professional developments/ professional issues relevant to specialty
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