DEDICATED COLLECTOR

The Anthony Nolan Cord Blood Bank Collection Programme

at Saint Mary’s Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE:DEDICATED COLLECTOR -

ANTHONY NOLAN CORD BLOOD BANK (ANCBB) Collection Programme

GRADE:BAND 3 Equivalent

DEPARTMENT:MATERNITY SERVICES

LOCATION:SAINT MARY’S HOSPITAL

HOURS:FULL TIME (Shift pattern 37.5 hours per week)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Head of Cord Services (Anthony Nolan)

RESPONSIBLE TO:ANCBB MIDWIFE CO-ORDINATOR

1. GENERAL OUTLINE

The Anthony Nolan Cord Blood Bank (ANCBB) Collection Programme is collaboration between Anthony Nolan and participating NHS Trust maternity hospitals including Central ManchesterUniversity Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The aim is to consent eligible women into the programme to donate the cord blood, which is in the umbilical cord and placenta and is normally discarded following the birth of their baby. Within the blood are stem cells which can be used to help people diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood disorders. Anthony Nolan currently holds the UK register for volunteer adult bone marrow donors and has established the ANCBB to store cord blood that can also be used for stem cell transplants.

The goal of the ANCBB Collection Programme is to expand the national public cord blood bank, which can be accessed world wide, and could benefit people with conditions such as leukaemia. Stem cells, which are found in the cord blood, are easily collected, processed and stored and can then be transplanted into patients diagnosed with leukaemia, or other blood cancers, through a simple transfusion giving them the chance of a complete recovery.

We are looking to recruit a full time Dedicated Collector to work as part of the ANCBB collection team at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Based primarily on the labour ward, the main responsibilities of the post holder will be to conduct the cord blood collections and to consent appropriate women when they present onto the ward. They will work along side a team of five other Dedicated Collectors. Full details outlined below.

This is a fixed-term contractuntil the end of February 2015 with Anthony Nolan and an Honorary contract with Saint Mary’s Hospitaland will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. It is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to be a part of this amazing and exciting programme.

The successful applicant will have a full induction into both Anthony Nolan and Saint Mary’s Hospital.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Summary

  1. To oversee the ANCBB Collection Programme on labour ward:
  2. Inform MIC (Midwife in Charge) when a potential cord donor comes onto labour ward
  3. Re-consent the potential donor
  4. Prepare the trolley for collection whenever called upon
  5. Collect cord blood, relevant blood samples and complete appropriate paperwork from consented women having Elective LSCS
  6. Collect cord blood, relevant blood samples and complete appropriate paperwork from consented labouring women on labour ward
  7. Collect cord blood and relevant blood samples from women expressing interest in donation who have not consented but are in labour – and retrospectively consent
  8. Arrange for transportation of any completed samples when necessary
  9. Be available to inform and consent women who are eligible for the ANCBB Collection Programme
  10. Liaise with the midwives on labour ward and in Community
  11. To maintain and stock the Cord collection trolleys and be responsible for ordering equipment/paperwork
  1. To train the staff on labour ward, as appropriate, and to assist with the administration involved in the cord blood collection programme
  2. To maintain paperwork relating to the Anthony Nolan Cord Blood Collection Programme
  3. To assist in Consent Clinics when necessary
  4. To assist in PAC (Pre-Assessment Clinic)
  5. To interact with all personnel in the labour ward to encourage cord blood collection

General

  1. Annual leave should be agreed with the ANCBB Midwife Co-ordinator who will advise the line manager of labour ward and Anthony Nolan line Manager.
  2. Absence due to sickness should be notified directly to the ANCBB Midwife Co-ordinator at Saint Mary’s Hospital.
  3. The ANCBB Midwife Co-ordinator, the Ward Manager and the Anthony Nolan line manager will handle all disciplinary/grievance issues jointly.
  4. The ANCBB Midwife Co-ordinator and the Anthony Nolan line manager will handle all appraisals jointly.

This job description may be altered (with due consultation) as improvements and developments take place over time.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The post-holder must have the following knowledge and experience:-
  1. Be both numerate and literate
  2. Be computer literate including database knowledge
  3. NVQ level 3 customer care or equivalent
  4. Able to work in an organised manner and function well under pressure.
  5. Ability to prioritise work load
  6. Ability to use own initiative
  7. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
  8. Ability to work autonomously or with little guidance
  9. Have good interpersonal skills when dealing with the pregnant women, their relatives and colleagues.
  10. Adopt a service-orientated approach to work.
  11. Have the ability to work as a team member
  12. Have good verbal, face to face, telephone and written skills.
  13. Be confident and proficient in phlebotomy – training will be provided.
  14. Have good computer keyboard skills with experience in the use of hospital systems as required.
  15. Understand the responsibilities of working with confidential records.
  16. Have an understanding of office management when working within a multidisciplinary team
  17. Health service back ground would be beneficial but is not a necessity as full training will be given.