Job summary
We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced haematology nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking Cellular Therapies Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
As we continue to grow and develop our cellular therapies programme, we're offering an 18-month fixed-term position to cover maternity leave, also available as a secondment. This is a brilliant opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in a fast-evolving and highly specialised area of practice.
You'll become part of a welcoming, proactive, and collaborative team that coordinates and delivers cutting-edge treatments, including autologous transplants, CAR-T therapy, BITEs, and other emerging cell-based therapies. Our team plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, providing expert CNS-level care and coordination.
We'll support you in developing both clinical and leadership skills, with opportunities for research, education, and to present at forums. You'll work closely with the wider haematology team, supporting patients and mentoring junior staff.
If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Donna Walsh -- we'd be delighted to tell you more about the role and our fantastic team.
Main duties of the job
Patient pathway co-ordination
Attendance at MDT
Supporting consultant clinics for new and follow up patients
Delivery of SACT and cellular therapies
Delivery of education to junior team members
Patient education and support
Supporting the cellular therapies Lead Nurse to develop the service
Triaging patient phone calls and signposting support
Communication and networking with referring centres
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Evidence of post registration CPD/ post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Desirable
- *To have or work towards advanced health assessment module
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- *Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for cellular therapies Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to Haematology/ cellular therapies.
- *Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
- *Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC
Desirable
- *Experience in service development
- *Experience in caring for acute and terminally ill patients
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- *Ability to work autonomously as part of the MDT.
- *Ability to prioritise workload.
- *Able to work flexibly to meet needs of client group
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Evidence of post registration CPD/ post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Desirable
- *To have or work towards advanced health assessment module
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- *Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for cellular therapies Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to Haematology/ cellular therapies.
- *Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
- *Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC
Desirable
- *Experience in service development
- *Experience in caring for acute and terminally ill patients
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- *Ability to work autonomously as part of the MDT.
- *Ability to prioritise workload.
- *Able to work flexibly to meet needs of client group
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
