Job overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is home to one of London’s largest JACIE-accredited Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) programmes, delivering approximately 170 procedures per year. Our service continues to expand, to include CAR-T therapy and other cutting edge cellular and gene-editing treatments.

We are currently reshaping our SCT & Cellular Therapy coordinating team and we are now seeking to recruit a Band 7 - CNS role that will have a particular focus on Late Effects. As the Late Effects CNS, you will act as a dedicated key worker for patients, providing expert clinical support, education, holistic care and advocacy. You will play a pivotal role identifying, monitoring and managing the physical and psychosocial impact of treatment, ensuring patients receive essential follow-up care and support as they navigate the post-transplant journey.

We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking nurse who has:

• Excellent advanced communication skills
• Significant experience within Haematology, SCT and Cellular Therapies
• A strong interest in survivorship, rehabilitation and the management of late effects
• The ability to manage complex treatment pathways and patient needs
• A commitment to delivering patient-centred care

This role is about more than coordinating care. It is about empowering patients, promoting wellbeing and quality of life after SCT treatment, supporting them through recovery, with the aim of achieving the best possible long-term outcomes. 

Main duties of the job

• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients. 
• CNS have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.  
• CNS perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice. 
• As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice. 

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to us at interview.