Chief Nurse for the Aferesen in the Cell Therapy Unit in the Department of Clinical Immunology at Rigshospitalet

Are you passionate about professional development, highly specialized nursing care and leadership of a small team of skilled and independent nurses? Are you motivated by working in a rapidly evolving field where quality, research and good interdisciplinary collaboration are central?

Then it may be you we are looking for as Chief Nurse in the aferesen in the cell therapy unit of the department as of 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

A newly created position in a growing area

The ATMP area (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) is in rapid development and the aferesen, therefore, faces 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 department's nurses and doctors.

About aferesen

We are today a team of five experienced and highly specialized nurses with many years of experience in the field and to a large extent have been self-led. On 1 September and 1 October, two new nurses join the team as part of the expansion of the area.

The work in aferesen includes among other things

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

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

The position

As chief nurse you will be responsible for both operations, development and personnel management in aferesen.

You will be thoroughly trained in the specialty and are also expected to actively participate in clinical operations.

Your tasks will among others be

• Participate in the clinical operation as described above
• Responsible for daily operations
• Responsible for equipment as well as monitoring of premises
• Responsible for updating and maintaining SOPs related to daily operations
• Participation in the department's procedures
• Coordination of tasks in the nursing team
• Collaboration with internal and external partners
• Facilitation and development of workflows
• Conducting performance and development interviews 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 seeking 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 day
• 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 work environment highly
• Has leadership experience/education at least diploma level

We offer

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

As a rule, weekends and holidays are free. There may be extra work on weekdays, and going forward a late shift once a week should be expected.

Organizational anchoring

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

Terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the agreement for managers in the health sector in the region.

Application procedure

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

Questions about aferesen

Tel. 3545 1403.

Questions about the position

Chief Nurse Karina Elm Rasmussen

Tel. 3545 0909

Mail: [email protected].

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

Applications, CV and proof of education should be sent online via the link in the posting.

Application deadline: 28 October 2026

Location: Rigshospitalet