Clinical Nurse Specialist - Apheresis
- Employer
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a inc HCA
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2024
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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced haematology nurse to join our team of clinical nurse specialists managing patients who require Apheresis.
Our nurse led Apheresis unit is highly specialised in the treatment of sickle cell disease and other haematological conditions. It is a role with a wonderful mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. We provide planned and emergency red cell exchanges on our day unit and provide off site exchanges in areas such as maternity and critical care units. We also provide therapeutic plasma exchange and white cell collections.
We are one of the largest specialist centre for patients with sickle cell disorder in the UK. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has experience, knowledge and skills in Haematology and Apheresis. You must be dynamic, caring and committed to support others.
The Apheresis service at Guys is a service that manages the local population as well as patients seeking specialised treatments from across the UK. You will work closely with and be supported by a team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Specialist Nurses and the haematology day unit team in managing patients who require Apheresis.
Working options: Monday to Friday or 4 days a week 8am-6pm.
Whilst weekends are not planned on our rota, the applicant should anticipate weekend working for emergency exchanges. We open for reduced Apheresis services on Bank holidays and limited weekends.
Main duties of the job
The Apheresis clinical nurse specialist will be a role model who is responsible for the coordination of the apheresis area within the haematology day unit. With the support of the second apheresis clinical nurse specialist , advanced nurse practitioners and senior management team they will contribute towards a positive patient experience and take pride in contributing to a well established service.
They will provide expert knowledge and clinical oversight to our colleagues and junior nursing team to provide expert care and be passionate about role modelling and teaching evidence based care whilst treating their own case load.
The role requires the clinical nurse specialist to become an expert in cannulation and the nursing team will provide support to ensure the successful applicant can cannulate under ultrasound. Likewise, some of the patient groups we treat have difficult veins that are not suitable for peripheral Apheresis. As such, the successful applicant will be taught to insert femoral lines locally due to this service being provided by our highly skilled nursing workforce.
Additionally, the role requires administrative and management time for the nurse to write and update standard operating procedures, clinical guidelines and for the planning and implementation of the unit to become JACIE accredited specific to the Apheresis service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main purpose of the role is to act as Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing expert treatment , care, coordination and support for patients who are undergoing Apheresis.
The role will involve effective teamwork and communication with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise when identifying and caring for the specific needs of patients when undergoing apheresis.
The role includes close communication and contact with our consultant and senior nursing colleagues to manage the apheresis requirements of inpatients and elective procedures. They will have a focus upon the strategic planning of Apheresis into the future within this exciting area of nursing.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice in others . This post offers an excellent opportunity to engage in planning, delivery and evaluation of an enhanced nurse led Apheresis Service. There will be chances to progress professionally and personally by completing modules such as Advanced Assessment, conscious sedation training, Intermediate Life Support, non-medical blood authorisation, and a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills, senior nursing experience, knowledge of apheresis and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams is essential.
Previous experience in Haematology and apheresis along with evidence of a high level of clinical expertise and continuing professional development are considered essential to this role.
To support the Apheresis team in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in response.
To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate
Please see attached job description.
Closing date: 25/09/2024
Interview date: 02/10/2024
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE19RT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
196-NM12043
Our nurse led Apheresis unit is highly specialised in the treatment of sickle cell disease and other haematological conditions. It is a role with a wonderful mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. We provide planned and emergency red cell exchanges on our day unit and provide off site exchanges in areas such as maternity and critical care units. We also provide therapeutic plasma exchange and white cell collections.
We are one of the largest specialist centre for patients with sickle cell disorder in the UK. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has experience, knowledge and skills in Haematology and Apheresis. You must be dynamic, caring and committed to support others.
The Apheresis service at Guys is a service that manages the local population as well as patients seeking specialised treatments from across the UK. You will work closely with and be supported by a team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Specialist Nurses and the haematology day unit team in managing patients who require Apheresis.
Working options: Monday to Friday or 4 days a week 8am-6pm.
Whilst weekends are not planned on our rota, the applicant should anticipate weekend working for emergency exchanges. We open for reduced Apheresis services on Bank holidays and limited weekends.
Main duties of the job
The Apheresis clinical nurse specialist will be a role model who is responsible for the coordination of the apheresis area within the haematology day unit. With the support of the second apheresis clinical nurse specialist , advanced nurse practitioners and senior management team they will contribute towards a positive patient experience and take pride in contributing to a well established service.
They will provide expert knowledge and clinical oversight to our colleagues and junior nursing team to provide expert care and be passionate about role modelling and teaching evidence based care whilst treating their own case load.
The role requires the clinical nurse specialist to become an expert in cannulation and the nursing team will provide support to ensure the successful applicant can cannulate under ultrasound. Likewise, some of the patient groups we treat have difficult veins that are not suitable for peripheral Apheresis. As such, the successful applicant will be taught to insert femoral lines locally due to this service being provided by our highly skilled nursing workforce.
Additionally, the role requires administrative and management time for the nurse to write and update standard operating procedures, clinical guidelines and for the planning and implementation of the unit to become JACIE accredited specific to the Apheresis service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main purpose of the role is to act as Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing expert treatment , care, coordination and support for patients who are undergoing Apheresis.
The role will involve effective teamwork and communication with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise when identifying and caring for the specific needs of patients when undergoing apheresis.
The role includes close communication and contact with our consultant and senior nursing colleagues to manage the apheresis requirements of inpatients and elective procedures. They will have a focus upon the strategic planning of Apheresis into the future within this exciting area of nursing.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice in others . This post offers an excellent opportunity to engage in planning, delivery and evaluation of an enhanced nurse led Apheresis Service. There will be chances to progress professionally and personally by completing modules such as Advanced Assessment, conscious sedation training, Intermediate Life Support, non-medical blood authorisation, and a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills, senior nursing experience, knowledge of apheresis and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams is essential.
Previous experience in Haematology and apheresis along with evidence of a high level of clinical expertise and continuing professional development are considered essential to this role.
To support the Apheresis team in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in response.
To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate
Please see attached job description.
Closing date: 25/09/2024
Interview date: 02/10/2024
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Values & Behaviours
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1 on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
- Experience of working well within MDT
- Demonstrates evidence of responding to patient feedback
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Knowledge
Essential
- post qualification specialist course
Desirable
- leadership course
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE19RT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
196-NM12043
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