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Job overview
The adult Haematology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) service runs one of the largest stem cell transplant (SCT) JACIE accredited programmes within London, performing approximately 170 procedures annually. The portfolio of the transplant unit has further expanded to include CAR-T therapy and other innovative cellular/gene therapies.
In response to this service development we are now seeking to recruit to a newly created Band 8a CNS Team Lead/Coordinator role to support the existing transplant coordinating team. This offers an exciting an opportunity for an experienced haematology nurse with relevant SCT and leadership experience to join this evolving clinical service.
Main duties of the job
- Act as CNS team lead for the specialist nursing team, and wider transplant coordinator team, providing expert clinical supervision and leadership.
- The post holder will work in close collaboration with the wider Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) specialist teams including SCT Programme Director, Medical SCT coordinators, CNS and Transplant Management teams, supporting the coordination of transplant related treatment pathways across the inpatient and ambulatory day care settings
- To oversee the delivery of specialist nursing service for SCT, other cellular therapy recipients and related donors, providing expert knowledge.
- Fulfil the role of clinical nurse specialist (CNS) working as a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise and support patients and those important to them.
- They work as part of a wider MDT model, leading the CNS team to ensure there is a responsive approach to the rapidly evolving requirements of SCT, cellular therapies and gene-editing requirements.
- To manage a defined patient caseload, acting as a key worker and patient advocate, in line with the NHS plan and to actively apply in depth knowledge of holistic/socio economic and cultural aspects of the care to clients within your specific speciality, acting as a role model and resource for patients, relatives and staff.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Experience of advanced decision making to manage a complex caseload
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of line managing others
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7 (Haemato-oncology)
- Degree level education
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Leadership and Management course(s)
Desirable
- MSc or MA in related specialty
- Advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning qualification
- Psychological assessment course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Able to demonstrate good time management skills and ability to effectively manage a patient caseload
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision making skills in clinical practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel/Data management
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
- Ability to lead and influence change
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This advert is for CNS Team Lead/Coordinator for Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in Hammersmith Hospital. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 Pa Inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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