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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice 

• 1.1 To provide specialist nursing service for patients and donors undergoing clinical apheresis.
• 1.2 Provide holistic support using advanced knowledge and skills throughout the apheresis process
• 1.3 To assist in the day-to-day workload of the Clinical Apheresis Unit undertaking routine clinical procedures as required. In addition to provide support and flexibility to all Haematology clinical areas as requested and required.
• 1.4 Participate in relevant clinics, ward rounds and departmental meetings
• 1.5 Ensure access to timely written and verbal information, providing advice and support allowing an informed decision regarding treatment to be made.
• 1.6 Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to Coordinate and schedule apheresis procedures in a timely manner HW/ Sister Apheresis/ June 21
• 1.7 Liaise directly with Apheresis Lead Clinician and Senior Unit Manager/ Lead Nurse for apheresis regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care and protocols
• 1.8 To assist with the review and development of written policies and protocols and overall service development.
• 1.9 To continuously evaluate the quality of care given within the service by audit.
• 1.10 Maintain an accurate record system and collect relevant statistical information for service review.
• 1.11 To escalate any incidents of concern or advice to Senior Unit Manager/ Apheresis Lead Clinician/ Nurse
• 1.12 Collaborate with other service providers in ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness are achieved and be proactive in reducing hospital acquired infections and reduce the risk of cross infection. Ensure that unit maintenance issues are reported/ escalated as per local agreement.

Educational 

• 2.1 To act as an expert resource and support to apheresis day unit staff ensuring all team members have experience and support whist carrying out procedures of the apheresis.
• 2.2 To participate in planned training and education sessions within the organisation
• 2.3 Maintain own professional development ensuring educational needs are met.
• 2.4 Participate in in related conferences and networking representing the Organisation
• 2.5 To actively participate in the training and assessment of members of the clinical apheresis team. Ensuring that staff are orientated and supported as required with the assistance of the Senior Unit Manager/ Lead Apheresis nurse
• 2.6 To promote professional development by the use of the evidence based practice.
• 2.7 To be up to date with current protocols and practices, maintaining specialist knowledge of apheresis and Transplantation

Leadership and Management

• 3.1 Manage and co-ordinate the Apheresis Service
• 3.2 To ensure efficient use of available capacity, and promote an integrated team approach across the unit.
• 3.3 To work alongside staff as a role model and mentor. To ensure that the caring culture expected of professional staff is being consistently maintained and upheld.
• 3.4 To work within given budget restrictions and ensuring efficient procurement of stocks and equipment
• 3.5 Lead where appropriate the establishment of standards for practice and care protocols. Ensure that these standards are audited and participate in the audit process.
• 3.6 To participate in planning meetings with medical, stem cell coordination and laboratory staff
• 3.7 To actively contribute and participate in the quality management programme of the Palatine Treatment Centre
• 3.8 To assist with regulatory accreditation process to achieve and maintain JACIE standards and ensure HTA compliance

Research 

• 4.1 Maintain a sound knowledge base of relevant research.
• 4.2 Assist in the application and evaluation of current research findings in order to provide quality evidence based practice.
• 4.3 Develop research interests within the specialist field of practice.
• 4.4 Participate as required/requested in research and audit initiated by other members of the multidisciplinary team
• 4.5 Assist in the review of research and new apheresis protocols
  
  

Professional and Personal

•  5.1 Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
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• 5.2 Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
• 5.3 Exercise leadership by example using, clearly defined and fair relationships with staff, sound organization and judgement.
• 5.4 Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• 5.5 Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
• 5.6 Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role and provide supervision to colleagues.