Cellular Therapy Nurse Co-Ordinator

Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the cellular therapy coordination team.
Any potential applicants should have relevant knowledge and skills.
The Haematology Oncology service at the Christie offers state of the art treatments delivered by leading clinicians to patients with blood cancers and across the Manchester Region and beyond.
The post holder will be managed by the Senior Cell Therapy Co-ordinator and supported by the Cellular Therapy & Transplant Programme Director.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the treatment pathways for patients requiring CAR-T and Haematopoietic stem cell transplants within the Cellular Therapy Program at the Christie Hospital, ensuring the provision of effective and specialized care to this patient group whilst working in close conjunction with the cellular therapy consultant team, lead transplant/Cellular Therapy Coordinator and apheresis co-ordinators.
Main duties of the job To coordinate the pre-admission treatment pathway for patients/donors requiring CART/ATMP treatments and stem cell transplantation.Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate and plan treatment pathways for patients requiring these treatments within the trust and externally.Management of a designated patient work load ensuring all pre admission and pre collection requirements have been correctly undertaken, documented and reviewed by the clinical team with support from lead coordinatorLiaise with Medical team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual pro-grammes of care and protocols.
Reviewing and assisting with standard operating procedures and actively involve with the regulatory accreditation such was JACIE and HTAThe post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise, exceptional role model, excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.
About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year.
We are based in Manchester and serve a population of million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year.
Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
CLINICAL PRACTICE To coordinate the pre admission treatment pathway for patients/donors requiring CART/ATMP treatments and stem cell transplantation working in close conjunction with the lead Co-ordinatorEnsure patients have access to timely written and verbal information, providing advice and support allowing informed consent and decision making to occur.Provide holistic nursing care and emotional support to patients and familiesWork collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to Co-ordinate and plan treatment pathways for patients requiring these treatments within the trust and externally.Management of a designated patient work load ensuring all pre admission and pre collection requirements have been correctly undertaken, documented and reviewed by the clinical team with support from lead coordinatorLiaise with Medical team in the development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care and protocols.To collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records on the management of patientsWork collaboratively with the quality and the data manager to maintain an accurate record system, collect relevant statistical information for service evaluation and change.
Review and assist in the development of operating policies related to cellular therapies, actively participating in regulatory accreditation processes (JACIE /HTA), the clinical audit of services and the development of annual reports and quality manualsProactively review trial and commercial documentation involving these treatment pathways and participation in related meetings in the absence of lead coordinator.Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met.Participate in relevant outpatient clinics and departmental meetings as requested 2.
EDUCATIONAL Provide specialist education and training on the management of cellular therapy treatments delivered, sharing awareness/education with patients, nursing staff and other healthcare professionalsMaintain own professional development ensuring educational and mandatory training needs are met.Remain up to date with current protocols and practices, maintaining specialist knowledge of cellular therapy treatmentsRepresent the organization and department nationally and internationally as appropriatePromote a learning environment in which individuals take ownership for their professional development.
Develop and deliver education programmes as required in conjunction with the practice facilitator 3.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Act as a role model providing expert specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues, and promoting patient focussed careTo support patients, families and the wider MDT to progress the establishment of standards for practice and produce care protocols.
Participate in the audit process.To lead/deputise as required at the planning meetings with medical and laboratory staff to coordinate the cellular therapy program in conjunction with the transplant/done coordinators and apheresis team.
Work with directorate managers and key stakeholders to provide information required to demonstrate performance indicators are being met.Participate in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas for improvement and initiate and manage change 4.
RESEARCH Maintain a sound knowledge base of relevant current related research.Assist in the application and evaluation of current research findings in order to provide quality evidence based practice.Develop research interests within the specialist field of practice.Participate as required/requested in research and audit initiated by other members of the multi-disciplinary teamReview related research applications in relation to standard practice 5.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levelsBeing aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct, maintaining professional registration as indicatedCooperate 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.Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of care and employment issuesAct as a role model at all times and provide specialist knowledge within the area of practiceMaintain appropriate records adhering to Trust and NMC guidelines on record keeping Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 Have a degree in a health related subject or on a de-gree pathway Desirable Non-medical prescribing Haematology/Oncology course Experience Essential Previous relevant post reg-istration experience in Haematology and cellular therapy and transplantation Desirable Experience of Apheresis Experience of clinical trials and research Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills Desirable Leadership Decision making Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge base in cellular therapy and haemato oncology with ex-cellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours