Cellular Therapy Nurse Co-ordinator

Detailed job description and main 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-ordinator
• Ensure 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 families
• 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 coordinator
• Liaise 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 patients
•  Work 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 manuals
• Proactively 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 professionals
• Maintain 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 treatments
• Represent the organization and department nationally and internationally as appropriate
• Promote 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 care
• To 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 team
• Review related research applications in relation to standard practice

5.  PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL

• Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
• Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct, maintaining professional registration as indicated
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of care and employment issues
• Act as a role model at all times and provide specialist knowledge within the area of practice
• Maintain appropriate records adhering to Trust and NMC guidelines on record keeping