Senior Cell Therapy Co-ordinator

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To lead clinically in the coordination for patients and relatives undergoing HSCT (autologous/allogeneic) or cellular therapies such as CAR-T therapy
• Provide holistic support to patients and their families, using advanced knowledge and skills throughout the process regarding HSCT or cellular therapy issues.
• Support clinical team with coordination HSCT and cellular therapy.
• Ensure patients and families have accurate & timely verbal and written information, providing advice and support allowing informed decision making.
• To maintain current protocols with evolving practices and knowledge. Maintaining specialist knowledge of cell therapy
• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to Coordinate and plan treatment pathways for cell therapy within the trust and externally.
• To co-ordinate the daily cell therapy service including the autonomous management of a designated patient case load.
• Liaises with consultant medical team and matron in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual programmes of care and protocols.
• Maintain an accurate record system and collect relevant statistical information for service evaluation, clinical audit, and development to improve patient care and compliance with regulations.
• Support and initiate the development and review written policies and procedures with information relating to the HSCT & cellular therapy coordination service.
• Support all members of the team with clinical duties and problem solving, working collaboratively to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• To support the accreditation process to maintain JACIE standards and actively participate in the departmental cellular therapy and quality management programme.
• To ensure the coordination service is represented at the relevant outpatient clinics, ward rounds.

EDUCATIONAL

• To act as an expert resource, support staff & ensuring all team members have experience and professional development with coordination team.
• To participate with departmental educational sessions for the department and trust staff. Provide education on the university of Manchester e.g. Oncology Course, Principles of haematology oncology course.
• Support and provide expert advice/education on HSCT & Cellular therapy to community services and referring centres.
• Maintain own professional development ensuring educational needs are maintained to support the role and evolving practice. Represent the department/Trust at in-house, national and international study days conferences, and workshops with informed practice and innovation.
• Participate in the UK EBMT/BSBMT meetings to ensure growth and education to external colleagues, whilst gaining up to date practice in haematology and cell therapy.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Manage a cell therapy coordination nursing team, providing professional visible leadership and acting as a role model.
• Lead where appropriate the establishment of standards for practice and care protocols. Ensure that these standards are audited and participate in the audit process.
• To lead HSCT/CAR-t planning meetings with medical and laboratory staff in collaboration with the lead apheresis nurse to ensure appropriate planning and activity within department capacity.

RESEARCH

• Establish and maintain close links with research teams to develop and expand knowledge base in relation to HSCT & Cellular therapy clinical trials.
• Develop research interests within the specialist field of practice.
• Participate as required/requested in research and audit initiated by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN Level 1
• Have a degree in a health related subject
• Master's degree or ability to work at that level
• Haematology/Oncology Course

Desirable criteria

• Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice equivalent.
• Non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential criteria

• Good relevant post registration experience in transplantation & cellular therapy

Desirable criteria

• Clinical trials and research experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Venepuncture
• Leadership
• Autonomous practitioner
• IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Extended role

Desirable criteria

• Bone marrow tests
• Bone Marrow harvests
• Apheresis
• Cannulation

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base cell therapy and haemato oncology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• Advanced communication training

Other

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
• Dedication and vision to service development

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

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If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 201.4KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)