Job Title: Responsible To: Division: Donor Provision & Welfare Coordinator Account Delivery Team Leader Operations Purpose: To be a member of an Account Delivery Team that provides unrelated donor and cord blood unit search and selection and organises all aspects of stem cell provision for a specific group of transplant centre customers, and ensuring the welfare of the donor throughout the process. Main Responsibilities To contact selected donors to guide them through the donation process; making the necessary arrangements for their donation and delivery of the product for transplantation. To remain knowledgeable of all procedures and protocols relating to the donation process and be able to communicate this information effectively to donors. To liaise with international donor registries and cord blood banks, making the necessary arrangements for delivery of the product for transplantation. To communicate regularly with healthcare professionals, suppliers and other stakeholders; providing accurate, timely and concise information to meet customer needs. To ensure that all patient records are kept up to date and all correspondence is sufficiently documented in the records. To process work to meet set regulatory, accreditation, quality and performance targets and to provide a professional and effective service for customers. To maintain the confidentiality of both donor and patient at all times. To work independently, pay meticulous attention to detail, problem solve and take full responsibility for each allocated patient file. In collaboration with other Donor Provision & Welfare Coordinators and the Account Delivery Team Leaders ensure the continuation of day to day services by covering staff absence. Ensure incidents, complaints and serious adverse events are reported to the Senior Account Delivery Team Leader, Head of Transplantation Services, Quality Manager and Medical Officer as appropriate. Attend regular team meetings to review workload, KPIs and targets, with a focus on providing excellent service for customers. Additional Responsibilities To participate in the out of hours on call rota when deemed competent to do so. To attend training sessions and seminars as required. To provide support for the Account Delivery Team Leader and perform other duties as determined by them. To perform any other duties considered appropriate by the Head of Operations. Person Specification The following attributes are considered essential for the job: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills with good written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. The ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and quickly. The ability to well under pressure and to tight dead lines. The ability to show attention to detail in all aspects of work. The ability to problem solve and show initiative. The ability to multitask while maintaining a complete overview of a number of cases simultaneously. 8. Demonstrable understanding of customer service 9. Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The following attributes are considered desirable for the job: 1. 2. 3. 4. Experience of working in a medical or health environment. Previous experience of handling confidential information. A recognised and relevant degree. An understanding of the processes of bone marrow/stem cell donation. Conditions of Employment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 35 hour week, Monday to Friday Salary as advertised 27 days holiday per annum Free life assurance and contributory personal pension scheme Staff restaurant and sports and social facilities Interest free travel loan Employee Assistance Programme