Band 6 Apheresis Sister

This is an exciting opportunity to join the apheresis team within the Haematology team at University Hospitals Birmingham who hosts one of the largest adult Bone marrow Transplant programmes in the UK. The post holder will act as a team member in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. He/she will be fully trained in apheresis procedures such as stem cell collection, ECP and collections for CAR T treatment. The post includes being part of the on-call service for haematological emergencies. He / she will deputise for the team leaders and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards., To deliver nursing care for patients and relatives undergoing therapeutic apheresis

Provide a specialist nursing service and advice for volunteer and sibling donors

Provide holistic support using knowledge and skills throughout the process from diagnosis to post care regarding apheresis

To maintain clinical competence in all aspects of apheresis

Offer expert advice and supervision whilst maintaining competence in all aspects of clinical care required by this group of patients

To co-ordinate the delivery of person centered care for apheresis patients working closely with the multi-professional team and treatment departments including the apheresis medical lead, both within the Trust and external organizations

Ensure access to timely written and verbal information, providing advice and support allowing an informed decision regarding treatment to be made

Ensure results of investigations and assessments are followed up and acted on where necessary

Ensure robust communication strategies are employed in the unit to facilitate a seamless pathway for service users

At times of immense stress and anxiety during treatment, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients, carers and staff throughout the patient journey

Participate in the evaluation of the service in terms of clinical effectiveness and clinical excellence by compliance with JACIE accreditation and HTA., adhering to local policies and maintaining the national Code of Practice on Infection Control

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Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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