Specialist Nurse (Apheresis)

Job overview

Specialist Nurse (Apheresis) - Band 6 (0.5 WTE – permanent post)

Are you looking for a new, dynamic and different nursing challenge caring for children with cancer?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Apheresis Team. We are looking for a paediatric oncology nurse or nurse with apheresis experience. You must have well-developed organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and be a strong communicator. You will have an opportunity to work both autonomously and as part of a team, to ensure families are provided with support for a smooth patient experience. The successful candidate will have the support to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups. You will be part of a team delivering ground-breaking treatment to children with life threatening diseases.

Main duties of the job

To support the apheresis service by:

• Triaging and accepting referrals for the apheresis or leukapheresis
• Co-ordinating and referring the apheresis procedure with NHSBT, Cell Therapy and Interventional Radiology amongst other members of the MDT
• Educating and explaining the procedure to staff and families, producing a timetable for patients, colleagues, and the wider/external MDT
• Taking informed consent for the procedure as per JACIE standards

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 documents please view the attachment/s below.