We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us—answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.
By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register so everyone who needs a transplant can find their lifesaving match. Currently, we give four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked cures, treatments, and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. Together, we can reach the remarkable day when every patient who needs us can not only survive but thrive.
If you’re inspired by this vision and believe you have the skills and experience to help achieve it, we’d love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Cord Blood Donation Coordinator to join our Cord team.
Title: Cord Blood Donation Coordinator
Salary: £24,411 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Full-time, on-site at Leicester General Hospital
Responsibilities include:
1. Act professionally and adhere to Anthony Nolan’s and the hospital’s values and standards of behaviour.
2. Assist in educating potential mothers/donors about the Anthony Nolan Cord Programme to enable informed choices regarding voluntary cord blood donation.
3. Approach women in the maternity unit to raise awareness and gain informed consent from eligible donors.
4. Safely collect maternal and cord blood samples following standard operating procedures.
5. Organise couriers and transportation of cord blood units with proper documentation to the cord blood bank for processing and storage.
6. Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection prevention policies and best practices.
7. Apply the Anthony Nolan Quality Management System.
8. Maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection policies.
9. Follow the hospital’s uniform policy.
10. Engage proactively with Maternity Services to support the Cord Blood Programme.
11. Attend mandatory team meetings as scheduled.
12. Follow stock management processes for cord collection supplies.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary
* 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
* A stimulating environment with opportunities to learn and develop
* Life Assurance of four times annual salary
* Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to Work Scheme
* And more! (Further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
Please review the full job description and learn more about our recruitment process.
Join our team and give someone another chance to live.
Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage employer.
All applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
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