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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 and 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 in 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.
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