Specialist Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS)

NHS Blood and Transplant; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in the UK is seeking a TAS Nurse to provide lifesaving apheresis treatments to patients across Devon and Cornwall. This dynamic role involves working in various hospitals, ensuring high-quality patient care while offering the autonomy to impact health outcomes directly. Applicants must be registered nurses with experience in clinical management and possess strong planning and communication skills. This position comes with comprehensive training and development opportunities, supporting your ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexibility in work arrangements

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in clinical management.
• Experience of evaluating changes in clinical practice.
• Awareness of current issues in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic apheresis and cell collection procedures.
• Plan nursing care for patients and donors.
• Provide clinical support to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical management

Planning and implementing clinical practice changes

Mentoring and coaching staff

Information technology (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery council registration

Degree in a clinical area or equivalent experience

Teaching and assessment qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient‑facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our flagship clinical services. We are expanding TAS across the Southwest Peninsula, providing specialist outreach support to the four main hospitals in Devon and Cornwall.

As a TAS Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering lifesaving and life‑enhancing apheresis treatments to both adult and paediatric patients There is no dedicated TAS unit within the Southwest; instead, you will work entirely through outreach, travelling to and operating within partner hospitals across the region. This offers exceptional variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong working relationships within multiple host Trusts.

You will be joining a unique national NHS service that combines specialist expertise with the infrastructure and support of both NHS Blood and Transplant and our partner organisations. To help you thrive, we provide a comprehensive residential induction and continuous professional development tailored specifically to this highly specialised role.

If you are looking for a dynamic, autonomous nursing role where every day is different and where you can make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care across Devon and Cornwall, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of apheresis procedures for both emergency and elective patients and donors taking part in a 24/7 on‑call rota.

In This Role You Will Be

• Performing therapeutic apheresis and cell collection procedures in paediatrics and adults.
• Planning the nursing care of patients/donors and be responsible for all aspects of clinical care, providing advice to patients/donors and staff as necessary.
• Providing safe and compassionate care within a total quality system, upholding the clinical standards of the service by ensuring they are working within their limitations, ensuring best practice and clinical effectiveness is achieved within policy frameworks.
• Working within a total quality management system approach, to maintain nursing practice standards to meet local regulatory frameworks, licences, and laws.
• Establishing and maintaining effective written and verbal communication using a variety of methods with key stakeholders to support patient centred care and quality and safety.
• Providing clinical support and supervision to less experienced staff and student nurses and will be a source of clinical knowledge and expertise.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

Requirement to participate in an on‑call and shift‑based rota, which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of clinical management and the ability to make decision
• Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of and experience in working to performance objectives and organisational targets
• Experience of initiating and supporting the professional development of self and others
• Demonstrates experience of mentoring/coaching staff in the clinical environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research
• Understand the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Qualifications And Training

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery council registration (RN1 or RNA) with post registration experience PLUS a degree in a clinical area OR equivalent level of post registration experience or qualification in acute or specialised clinical area
• NMC professional registration (which must be maintained in the role)
• Possess a teaching and or assessment qualification OR equivalent experience
• Evidence of recent post registration education and learning
• Demonstrate an awareness of current issues in nursing
• Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities and welcome requests.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns).

Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well‑led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 21 December 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on week commencing 5 January 2026 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Emma Warner, Job Title: Lead Nurse Therapeutic Services (TAS), Contact