Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced haematology nurse to join our growing team of nurse specialists in our apheresis service.



Our nurse-led unit is highly specialised in the treatment of sickle cell disease and other conditions that require apheresis. The role has a wonderful mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities and our senior nursing team is expanding to respond to the increase in apheresis activity. We provide planned and emergency exchanges in our day unit and off-site exchanges in areas such as maternity and critical care units. We also perform therapeutic plasma exchange and cell collections. It is an exciting time to join our team at GSTT.



We are one of the largest centres for patients with sickle cell disease 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 wonderful Consultants, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Specialist Nurses, 2 deputy specialist nurses and the day unit team.

Closing date:

12th July 2025



The apheresis clinical nurse specialist will be a role model who is responsible for the coordination and operation of apheresis . With the support of the apheresis 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. They will be passionate about role modelling and teaching evidence based care whilst treating their own patients.



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.



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.



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 .



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 be involved in 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.