Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a 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 unit is comprised of 2 treatment beds, providing a 5 day service, with occasional weekend cover and on‑call service for emergency red cell exchanges. We also provide therapeutic plasma exchange and facilitate peripheral stem cell collections. Nurse specialists have a 4 day working week with hours from 0800-1800 with occasional out of hours working for emergency referrals.
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.
It is also an expectation that all staff employed who come into contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.
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 be 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 cell 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. Please talk to us at interview.
Job details
* Date posted: 17 November 2025
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year inclusive
* Band: Band 7
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 290-WCCS-2261
* Location: St Mary’s Hospital, London, W2 1NY
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, e.g. SSSSA
Education & Qualifications – Desirable
* BSc/MSc level education
* Postgraduate qualification in Haematology/Oncology and Haemoglobinopathies or equivalent
* Non‑medical prescriber certification
* 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 Spectra Optia
* Can evidence decision making and problem solving
Skills & Abilities – Desirable
* Experience managing budgets
* Can perform ultrasound guided cannulation
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience & Knowledge – Essential
* Minimum 2 years at Band 6 level working with this cohort of patients
* Worked in an environment where apheresis nursing is the main cohort of patients
* Can resource the sign‑off of clinical competencies within apheresis
* Experience in complaints and quality assurance
Experience & Knowledge – 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, e.g. transition and adolescent health
Compliance & certifications
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
* Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
* Address: St, London, W2 1NY
* Website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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