Head Nurse for the Section in the Cell Therapy Unit in the Department of Clinical Immunology at Rigshospitalet

Are you passionate about professional development, highly specialized nursing and leading a small team of skilled and independent nurses? Are you motivated to work in a field that is rapidly evolving, where quality, research and good interdisciplinary collaboration are central?

Then perhaps you are the one we are looking for as Chief Nurse in the apheresis unit in the cell therapy department starting December 1, 2026 or by agreement.

A newly created position in a growing area

The ATMP field (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) is rapidly developing and the apheresis unit is therefore facing an organizational expansion.

Therefore we are creating a new position as Chief Nurse, who will help shape and develop the area in close collaboration with the unit's specialized nurses and doctors.

About the apheresis unit

Today we are a team of five experienced and highly specialized nurses with many years of experience in the area and largely have been self-led. On September 1 and October 1, two new nurses will join the team as part of the expansion of the area.

The work in the apheresis unit includes, among other things

• Harvesting stem cells and T cells for transplantation
• Erythrocyte exchanges
• Harvesting both patients and donors - children as well as adults
• Pre-assessments of healthy stem cell donors
• Education in patient education in groups as well as individually
• Administrative tasks related to the treatments

The pathways can be short or longer and require close collaboration between several professional groups.

About the position

As Chief Nurse you will be responsible for both operations, development and staff management in the apheresis unit.

You will receive thorough training in the specialty and are also expected to actively participate in clinical operations.

Your tasks will include, among others

• Participate in the clinical operation as described above
• Responsible for daily operations
• Responsible for equipment and monitoring of premises
• Responsible for updating and maintaining SOPs related to daily operations
• Participation in the unit's procedures
• Coordination of tasks in the nursing team
• Collaboration with internal and external partners
• Facilitation and development of workflows
• Holding performance and development interviews (MUS) for 7 employees
• Holding internal meetings
• Preparation for and participation in inspections and audits
• Focus on well-being and a good working environment

We are looking for a Chief Nurse who

• Has broad clinical experience
• Has experience with the health platform and IT
• Has a good overview and can prioritize in a busy daily routine
• Has strong communication and collaboration skills
• Is approachable, engaged and service-minded
• Contributes actively to quality work and development
• Thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Can operate in English
• Values a good working environment highly
• Has leadership experience/education at least at diploma level

We offer

• A daily life with varied tasks and engaged colleagues
• A highly specialized area in development
• A team of experienced and skilled nurses
• Thorough training in the specialty
• Training in ultrasound-guided placement of PVK

As a rule there is time off on weekends and holidays. There may be extra work on weekdays and in the future a late shift once a week should be expected.

Organizational anchoring

The apheresis unit is organizationally anchored under donor apheresis in the Department of Clinical Immunology. Your immediate supervisor will be Chief Nurse Karina Elm Rasmussen.

Employment terms

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the agreement for managers in the health sector’s regional area.

Application procedure

If you want to know more you are always welcome to contact us

Questions about the apheresis unit

Tel. no. 3545 1403.

Questions about the position

Chief Nurse Karina Elm Rasmussen

Tel. no. 3545 0909

Mail: [email protected] .

Application deadline is Wednesday, 28 October 2026. We expect to conduct interviews in weeks 44 and 45.

Application, CV and proof of education are submitted online via the link in the posting.