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.