Cellular Therapy Nurse Co-ordinator | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	28 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 May 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7969531/413-105934-CNS-SD

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 matron and also Programme Director.

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the treatment pathways for patients requiring Haematopoietic stem cell transplants & CAR-T 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.

To coordinate the pre-admission treatment pathway for patients/donors requiring stem cell transplantation & CART/ATMP treatments
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 pro-grammes of care and protocols. Reviewing and assisting with standard operating procedures and actively involve with the regulatory accreditation such was JACIE and HTA

The 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.







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 3.2 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.

Coordinate the pre‑admission treatment pathway for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, CAR‑T therapy and related cellular therapies, working in close collaboration with the wider coordination team.

• Ensure patients and families receive timely written and verbal information, providing advice and support to enable informed consent and shared decision‑making.

• Deliver holistic nursing care and emotional support to patients and their families throughout the pre‑treatment phase.

• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate treatment pathways for patients receiving cellular therapies within the Trust and with external providers.

• Manage a designated caseload, ensuring all pre‑admission and pre‑collection requirements are completed, documented and reviewed by the clinical team, with support from the senior coordinator.

• Liaise with the medical team in the development, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans, treatment protocols and pathway documentation.

• Collect, collate, evaluate and report patient information, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records to support safe and effective patient management.

• Work collaboratively with Quality and Data teams to maintain accurate record systems, contribute to service evaluation, and support the development and review of operating policies related to cellular therapies.

• Actively participate in regulatory accreditation processes (e.g., JACIE, HTA), clinical audit, annual reporting and the development of quality manuals.

• Review trial and commercial therapy documentation relevant to cellular therapy pathways and participate in associated meetings in the absence of the Lead Coordinator.

• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, external professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met across the treatment pathway.

• Participate in relevant outpatient clinics, weekly transplant MDT and departmental meetings.

• Planning and organisational tasks / duties:
• Act as a visible role model, providing expert specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues and promoting high‑quality, patient‑focused care across the cellular therapy pathway.
• Support patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team in developing and embedding standards of practice, contributing to the creation and review of care protocols. Participate actively in audit processes to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Lead or deputise, as required, at planning meetings with medical, laboratory and operational teams to coordinate the cellular therapy programme in collaboration with transplant/donor coordinators and the apheresis team.
• Work closely with directorate managers and key stakeholders to provide accurate information and assurance that performance indicators, quality metrics and service standards are being met.
• Participate in the evaluation of service delivery, identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating, supporting and managing change to enhance patient experience and operational effectiveness.
• Research:
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge base of current research and emerging evidence relevant to cellular therapy and associated treatment pathways.
• Assist in the application, translation and evaluation of research findings to support high‑quality, evidence‑based clinical practice.
• Develop research interests within the specialist field, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in cellular therapies.
• Participate in research, audit and service evaluation activities initiated by members of the multidisciplinary team, as required.
• Review research proposals and applications related to cellular therapy to ensure alignment with standard practice, governance requirements and patient safety.
• Education & Teaching:
Provide specialist education and training on the management of cellular therapy treatments, delivering teaching and raising awareness among patients, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain and develop own professional knowledge, ensuring all mandatory and role‑specific training requirements are met.
• Remain up to date with current protocols, guidelines and best practice, maintaining specialist expertise in cellular therapy treatments and associated pathways.
• Represent the organisation and department at regional, national and international forums, meetings and events as appropriate.
• Promote a positive learning environment in which staff are supported to take ownership of their professional development.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate education programmes in collaboration with the Practice Facilitator and wider education teams.
• Professional & Personal Responsibilities
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous manner at all times, using excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and external partners.
• Maintain awareness of personal limitations, practising safely and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and ensuring professional registration is upheld.
• Engage actively in performance review processes, identifying learning needs, development goals and support requirements.
• Seek regular mentorship and supervision to support reflective practice and ongoing professional growth, and provide supervision and guidance to colleagues as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of patient care, staff matters and organisational information, ensuring adherence to legal and professional standards.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating high standards of professional behaviour and providing specialist knowledge and leadership within the area of practice.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026

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