Job overview
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for participating fully in all aspects of the apheresis service under supervision of Apheresis CNS or Lead. This service is firmly embedded within a quality management framework. The main aim is to co-ordinate and perform both collection and therapeutic Apheresis procedures. These include autologous and related donor stem cell collections, lymphocyte collections for CAR-T and donors, diagnostic lymphocyte collections for clinical trials, and therapeutic plasma exchange, adhering to the highest safety and regulatory standards. The role involves supporting, educating and providing holistic care to patients and carers, and collaborating with the Transplant, Cellular Therapy, and Research teams in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team and referring hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Able to assess, develop and implement care for patients and donors undergoing apheresis by identifying physical, psychological, and social needs and maintaining contact with the patient and family throughout the pathway.
2. Able to communicate very sensitive, complex information to patients, stem cell donors and their families conveying empathy, understanding, compassion and reassurance.
3. Act as a first point of contact for patients, donors and their families requiring apheresis and providing expert advice related to all aspects of care.
4. Use analytical and judgment skills to manage complex patient or family issues and in discussion with MDT take appropriate action in light of this assessment.
Person specification
Attainments
Essential criteria
5. First level registration
6. Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
7. Basic computer literacy
8. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
9. MSc or willingness to work towards
Desirable criteria
10. At least 2 years experience of apheresis collection
11. Relevant diploma / degree
12. Research methods education
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
14. Competent to undertake apheresis procedures
15. Competent to assess veins for apheresis
16. Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology
17. Personal and leadership management experience.
Desirable criteria
18. Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in an apheresis unit
19. Competent in care of central venous access
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.