Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced stem cell transplant and cellular therapy nurse to join the specialist nursing team in the Wessex blood and marrow transplant can cellular therapy programme at university hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a 12 month secondment role.  We are a regional service that provide treatment for patients requiring stem cell transplant and cellular therapy for a range of haematology conditions.

We are committed to working with patients and their families throughout their treatment pathway holistically and are proud to have some of the best outcomes in Europe. Our specialist nursing team consists of Lead Nurse and Senior CNS and CNSs, administrative support and care co-ordinators.

We provide patient centred care to patients and their families in all settings - in patient, day case and out patients.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Clinical Nurse Specialist team for a 12 month secondment.

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous specialist practitioner within the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care, advice and support to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies throughout their treatment pathway.

The role involves managing a defined caseload of patients with complex clinical and psychosocial needs, coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient settings and acting as a key worker for patients and their families.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate clinical leadership, contribute to the development of nurse-led services and support education, research, clinical governance and continuous service improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- **Specialist clinical practice:** Provide expert nursing assessment, care planning and management for patients undergoing BMT and cellular therapies, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to anticipate, recognise and manage treatment-related complications.

- **Caseload management and care coordination:** Autonomously manage a defined patient caseload, acting as a key worker and coordinating complex care across the transplant pathway, including liaison with regional referring centres and other healthcare professionals.

- **Patient advocacy and support:** Provide specialist information, education and psychosocial support to patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making, self-management and personalised care.

- **Clinical leadership:** Act as an expert resource for the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice, guidance and supervision to colleagues and supporting the safe and effective delivery of patient care.

- **Service development and improvement:** Lead and contribute to nurse-led initiatives, pathway development, clinical guidelines and service improvements to enhance patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes.

- **Education and professional development:** Support the education, training and development of nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge and promoting evidence-based practice.

- **Clinical governance and research:** Participate in audit, research, quality improvement and service evaluation, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience within a relevant specialist area, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.