Apheresis Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Haematology

Position: Apheresis Nurse Practitioner  – Clinical Haematology
Location: Greater London

Apheresis Nurse Practitioner Band 7 – Clinical Haematology

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Apheresis Nurse Practitioner to join our specialist in-house Haematology Apheresis team. As our service expands, we need someone with strong acute haematology expertise—across both malignant and benign specialties—to help us continue delivering exceptional care.

About Us :
Leading Clinical Haematology Service :

We run one of the largest blood and marrow transplant programmes in Europe, maintaining JACIE accreditation status.

Comprehensive Facilities :

Our unit includes 58 inpatient beds across three wards, dedicated outpatient and day care facilities, Apheresis services available 24/7.

Innovative Treatments :

We offer a wide range of therapeutic apheresis procedures, including leukodepletion, plasma exchange, and automated red cell exchanges (RCE) for sickle cell disease.

What We Offer :
Skill Expansion :

Opportunity to expand your Apheresis skills across a variety of procedures.

Professional Development :

Increase your awareness of regulatory requirements and standards, and develop your vascular access skills.

Research Opportunities :

Participate in research and clinical trials to shape the future of Apheresis services.

Collaborative Environment :

Work in a haematology / HSCT tertiary centre with a supportive and dynamic team.

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.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist Apheresis services, including therapeutic plasma exchange and red cell exchange.
• Support the haematopoietic stem cell transplant programme through the collection and harvesting of cellular products.
• Participate in the on-call provision and outreach TPE Neurology service.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the therapeutic RCE programme.

Person specification Education / qualifications Essential criteria

• NMC:
  First level registered nurse and active/valid registration
• Haemato-oncology experience (to include HSCT)
• Recognised post-registration training relevant to specialty – Apheresis certification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development supporting NMC revalidation
• Chemotherapy certification
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Preceptorship / Supervisory experience
• Degree or diploma

Desirable criteria

• Management certificate or equivalent experience
• Masters Level study or willingness to undertake

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience as apheresis nurse Haematology / Cancer nursing background

Desirable criteria

• Ongoing commitment to training

Skills / knowledge / abilities Essential criteria

• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Expert in therapeutic application of apheresis procedures and as operator
• Expert in IV administration and venous access care
• Ability to lead / engage a large and diverse team / Team building
• IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills)
• Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
• Time management / Ability to meet deadlines / prioritisation
• Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of…